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Ashu Sadashi, the lord of the castle of the northern Omi Yama Honyama Castle, Awaji Mamoru. Of course, these things don't mean anything, and the reason why they make Naokyo Endo and Shigeharu Takenaka pay attention to is because he has a pivotal position in the Asai family. Not only because of his high position, but also because of his extraordinary resourcefulness. Omi seeks to be a saint, this is what many people call it.

Well, maybe the word "Mousheng" is a bit rotten in this era, for example, in the Imagawa family, there is a Tokaido Mousheng Ubodian Changzhao. But in any case, Ah Shuzhen's resourcefulness has undoubtedly been affirmed by people.

Yamamoto Yamajo, the residence of Asho Sadashi.

"Well, I've got the situation." After listening to Shigeharu Takenaka's words, Ah Shuzhen nodded casually, and then looked at Shigeharu Takenaka with some curiosity and asked, "Lord Takenaka, I've heard some rumors about you, which makes me feel very curious......

"Uh...... Lord Ashu, please speak, and I know everything below. Shigeharu Takenaka glanced at Naokei Endo and said in a low voice.

"Hehe, it's actually not a big deal, but since you're already running away, why are you running around for the Saito family? His Royal Highness is young and promising, how about not being as good as the official family? Ah Shu Zhenzheng said with a chuckle.

"I beg your pardon, Lord Asu, in the next attack on the city of the lord's residence, it is really forced to do it. Although it is to advise the lord, the behavior of the following has exceeded the norms that a retainer should have, and speaking of which, it is reasonable to apologize. It's just that now the Oda family is attacking Mino, for the sake of the family, I can only temporarily keep my own cheap life, and wait until the Oda family is defeated, and then apologize! Shigeharu Takenaka said in a deep voice.

This reason had already been thought of before he left Inabayama Castle, after all, the matter of attacking Inabayama was too big, and if there was no reasonable explanation, it would be easy to arouse the conjecture of others. And if someone senses Saito's strategy, it won't just be a problem.

"I see, it's really a blessing for the Saito family to have a virtuous minister like Lord Takenaka......" Asho Sadashi said solemnly, as if he had completely believed Takenaka's words.

"Then Lord Ashun......" Shigeharu Takenaka hurriedly asked when he saw this.

"Hmm...... This matter is very important, I still need to discuss it with the rest of the important ministers of the family, Lord Takenaka might as well stay there for a few more days now......" Ah Shu Zhenzheng thought for a while and said in a low voice.

"This ...... Yes......" Shigeharu Takenaka replied helplessly when he heard this, and then thought about it and was unwilling, so he said again, "But please also ask Lord Ashu to take advantage of the Oda family's offensive as soon as possible, I'm afraid it won't be long before we can completely capture Higashimino." ”

"Hmm." Ah Shu Zhenzheng responded lightly and ordered to send off the guests.

"Lord Takenaka, please don't be discouraged, Lord Asu is resourceful, and he must know how bad it will be for his family if the Oda family captures Mino." Naokyo Endo comforted.

"Well, I hope so......" Shigeharu Takenaka shook his head and smiled bitterly, what else could he do now besides this?

Yamamoto Yamajo, after Shigeharu Takenaka left, Ah Sei Sadasei still sat in the room and pondered.

"My lord." A voice woke him up from his contemplation, and when he looked up, it was Fujido Hugao, a powerful minister in the family.

"Tiger is high...... You heard what Shigeharu Takenaka said just now, do you have any opinions? Ah Shu Zhenzheng asked in a deep voice. Before Shigeharu Takenaka came, Ah Shuzhen asked Fujido Tiger to listen in the next room, so he asked.

"Back to the lord, my subordinates think that not to mention the relationship between the Oda family and the main family after the capture of Mino, its current strength alone is no longer something that the Saito family can resist. Even with the help of the main family, the Saito family will only repel its attack this time at most, but what about the next time? With the strength of the Saito family, I am afraid that every time the Oda family attacks, the main family will have to resist. Over time, I'm afraid that the strength of this family will ......," Fujido Tiger said in a respectful voice.

"Hmm......" Ah Shu Zhen Zheng nodded when he heard this, Fuji Tang Hu Gao's words were indeed one of the reasons for Ah Shu Zhen Zheng's hesitation. Even if the Asai family can help the Saito family, it is impossible to help all the time. In this way, if they send troops to help the Saito family resist the attack of the Oda family every time, this kind of consumption is not something that the Asai family can afford. What's more, the main target of the Asai family is still on the side of the Rokkaku family in Minami-Omi.

And in case the Asai family chooses to help the Saito family, but in the end, the Saito family is still defeated by the Oda family. As a betrayer, there is no doubt that the Asai family will bear the wrath of the Oda family, and it is even very likely that they will join forces with the Rokkaku family to attack the Asai family. If that's the case, then the Asai family is really going to be finished.

Of course, the most important thing is that Asashi can't see the benefits that can be gained by helping the Saito family. That's the most important thing. In such troubled times, interests are the most fundamental issue.

After thinking about it, Ah Shu Zhenzheng sent someone to inform Shigeharu Takenaka that he did not plan to meddle in this matter. Hearing this, although Shigeharu Takenaka was helpless, he could only accept it with a sigh.

"Don't be discouraged, Lord Takenaka, I'll test the three adults of Hai Chiyu another day." Naokyo Endo comforted again.

Hearing this, Shigeharu Takenaka smiled helplessly, "No need, Endo-sama, in fact, I already understood that it is basically impossible to persuade you." After all, no one can know the future relationship between the Oda family and the Asai family, but if you help the Saito family, you will immediately become enemies of the Oda family. ”

Now, he has figured it out, how can he say that he can move the Asai family without any interests?

Hearing Shigeharu Takenaka say this, Naokei Endo sighed a little dejectedly, how could he not know what Shigeharu Takenaka said? In fact, he himself didn't know why he targeted the Oda family so much, maybe it was because the Oda family had been too successful since Oda Nobunaga succeeded him as the family governor?

"Endo-sama, I would like to pay a visit to His Highness Asai and ask your lord to help arrange it." Shigeharu Takenaka said respectfully.

"Huh? Oh, no problem, just leave it to you! Endo, who was distracted, was stunned when he heard this, and immediately patted his chest to reassure. Then he paused, looked at Shigeharu Takenaka and said again, "Lord Takenaka, why don't you go with you, with your relationship, I believe that the lord will not refuse." ”

"Well, that's fine, there's Lord Lao Yuando!" Shigeharu Takenaka thought about it and agreed directly. Although there is no help from the retainers of the Asai family, Shigeharu Takenaka still hopes to do his best to persuade Asai Nagamasa. And if it doesn't work, he can also return to Mino quickly and consider his next move.

Kotani Castle.

"Shigeji wants to see me......" Asai Nagamasa muttered in a low voice.

"This ...... Doesn't the lord want to see him? Seeing that Asai Nagamasa was like this, Endo Naokei asked with some doubts. In his mind, shouldn't Asai Nagamasa immediately invite Shigeharu Takenaka in? You must know that when Shigeharu Takenaka came to Asai's house, he was treated as a guest by Asai Nagamasa.

"Hehe, that's not it, it's just that now the Oda family is attacking Mino, and some time ago it was rumored that he attacked Mt. Inaba, and now he has come to visit me again......" Asai Nagamasa chuckled when he heard this, and then said to Endo Naojing, "But no matter what, the person who comes is a guest, so let's invite Shigeji in first." ”

"Yes!" Hearing this, Naokei Endo hurriedly responded, after he heard Asai Nagamasa's words, he was really worried that Asai Nagamasa didn't want to see Shigeharu Takenaka.

Outside Kotani Castle, Shigeharu Takenaka waited quietly by the city gate, because without Asai Nagamasa's order, Naokei Endo did not dare to bring Shigeharu Takenaka into the city at will.

"Alas, it seems that this trip to Omi was a failure, but without the Asai family as foreign aid, can they defeat the Oda army with their father-in-law alone? And father-in-law, they ......," Shigeharu Takenaka shook his head and sighed secretly. Shigeharu Takenaka can be said to have watched the Saito family step by step to get to where it is today, and he himself doesn't know why, the Oda family, who was obviously able to compete with the original, left the Saito family behind in just a few years.

"Is it really because of the lord's problem?" Shigeharu Takenaka suddenly remembered what Mamoru Ando had said to him before, but as soon as this thought appeared, he was directly thrown out of his mind. Although Saito Ryuko imprisoned his father-in-law, Shigeharu Takenaka remained loyal to Saito Ryuko. After all, without Saito Ryuko's appreciation, Shigeharu Takenaka would not have become a major minister in the family at the age of 20.

It's just that just as Shigeharu Takenaka was pondering, a voice suddenly appeared beside him, "Two brothers, please inform me, just say that Oda Yoshinobu of the Oda family asks to see him." ”

"What?!" Shigeharu Takenaka was shocked when he heard this, and turned his head to look at Oda Yoshinobu in horror, he didn't understand why Oda Yoshinobu appeared here at this time. Immediately, he wanted to turn around and leave, he was very aware of Oda Yoshinobu's martial arts, although he knew that there was a secret ninja of the Saito family by his side, but obviously, Shigeharu Takenaka did not think that it could protect him.

At this moment, the door of Kotani Castle was suddenly pushed open, "Lord Takenaka, the lord is invited!" "But it's Naokei Endo.

Hearing Endo's words, Shigeharu Takenaka immediately prepared to walk into the castle, and in his opinion, as long as he entered the castle, he would be safe. It was just that he had just taken a step when he felt a hand on his shoulder.

"Takenaka-sama? This little brother, why do I think you are very kind? Oda Yoshinobu grabbed Shigeharu Takenaka and smiled. Hawkers, although he had seen Takenaka Shigeji before, but it was casually skimmed on the battlefield, and he didn't know that he was Takenaka Shigeji. It's just that Oda Yoshinobu heard that the handsome man next to him was surnamed Takenaka, and he was a little familiar, so he asked with some curiosity.

"This lord, I've never seen you before, I'm afraid you have recognized the wrong person." Hearing this, Shigeharu Takenaka hurriedly said respectfully.

It's just that at this time, Naokyo Endo on the side stood up, "Oda-sama! This is Otani Castle! Although the main family and the Oda family are allies, Takenaka-sama is a guest of the head of the family, so please let him go! Naokyo Endo walked over and said in a stiff tone.

If there is no good feeling for the Oda family Endo Naokyo, then there is only a bad feeling for Oda Yoshinobu. Until now, he has not forgotten Oda Yoshinobu's contempt for Asai Nagamasa in the castle town, and all along, when Asai Nagamasa talks about the Oda family, he will talk about Oda Nobunaga and Oda Yoshinobu, and then he continues to lament that he does not have such a fierce general as Oda Yoshinobu that is rare in a century.

Well, this kid seems to be pure envy, jealousy, and hatred. But it's no wonder, after all, Naokei Endo is only a young man in his 20s, and it is inevitable that he will be unconvinced.

"Oh?" When Oda Yoshinobu heard Endo's words, his eyes suddenly looked at Shigeharu Takenaka, because from Endo's words, it was not difficult for Oda Yoshinobu to hear that Naokei Endo was worried that he would hurt Takenaka Shigeharu. In this way, it is not difficult to guess the identity of Shigeharu Takenaka, Oda Yoshinobu.

"Could it be Lord Shigeharu Takenaka, who attacked Mt. Inaba?" Oda Yoshinobu asked tentatively.

Seeing this, Shigeharu Takenaka no longer hid it, and said respectfully to Oda Yoshinobu, "The ronin Shigeharu Takenaka has seen Oda-sama. ”

"Oh? Ronin? Hehe, I don't know if Shigeji is willing to be an official of the Oda family? Oda Yoshinobu laughed when he heard this. Although he knew the purpose of Shigeharu Takenaka's trip, he couldn't help but throw an olive branch. But speaking of which, it's normal for him to do this, Shigeharu Takenaka is a ronin now, isn't he?

It's just that Naokei Endo, who was on the side, heard this but didn't do it, he walked straight to Shigeharu Takenaka's side and said loudly, "Lord Takenaka, the lord is still waiting for you." Then he turned to Oda Yoshinobu and said coldly, "Oda-sama, please wait a moment, I'm ...... next."

Before Naokei Endo's words were finished, Oda Yoshinobu directly interrupted him, "What, you're going to let me wait here?" Oda Yoshinobu sneered and looked at Naokyo Endo and said.

Although I don't know why, but Endo Naokei has been very bad to himself since just now. Although Oda Yoshinobu has a good temper, it depends on what kind of person he is right for, not to mention that now he has come to visit Asai Nagamasa as an envoy.

"I ......" Naokyo Endo just wanted to say this, but found that Oda Yoshinobu's eyes were full of unkindness when he looked at him. In an instant, what he was going to say was swallowed directly into his stomach. Although he did have some prejudice against the Oda family, if he caused the relationship between the Oda family and the Asai family to break down, I am afraid that the only result for him would be to commit suicide.

"Humph! Remember, I'm Yoshinobu Oda of the Oda family! I hope you understand who you're talking to! Oda Yoshinobu snorted coldly, and then ignored Naokyo Endo, whose face was extremely bad, and pulled Shigeharu Takenaka and walked directly to the city.

Although the doorman on the side wanted to stop it, when he saw Oda Yoshinobu's embarrassed face, he finally flashed aside honestly.

"Bastard! I will remember the shame you gave me today! Naokyo Endo looked at the back of Oda Yoshinobu and thought fiercely in his heart. (To be continued.) )