As night fell, Ueno Castle was still lit with fire, and more than a dozen samurai were vigilantly hidden in the dense forests around the castle, closely monitoring the surrounding movements. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 From time to time, a man dressed in black and wearing a hat appeared outside Ueno Castle in a hurry, and after identity verification, he was put into the castle.

In the city, countless bannermen held torches, three steps, one sentry, five steps and one post, and the defense was even tighter than the palace compound of the Ming Kingdom. Sakai Tadashi's castle lord room, at this time, had gathered more than a dozen people, they sat there quietly, their faces were a little complicated and worried, but no one made a sound.

Every now and then, a man would come in in a hurry, attracting everyone's attention, looking up, and suddenly letting out a low cry, and then falling into silence again.

I don't know how long later, a loud laugh sounded outside the house, and everyone stood up in shock, and then, a monk looked like a person appeared at the door, seeing this, everyone's hearts fell again, but at the same time there were doubts. Apparently they did not understand at all why this master could have appeared on an occasion like today.

"Haha~ Monk, I'm not late, right?" The person who came ignored the puzzled eyes of everyone, and said directly with a laugh, completely lacking the cautious appearance of everyone in the room just now.

"Hehe, it's not too late, it's not too late, the Master of the Empty Oath is still invited to take a seat." One person walked up and said with a smile, it was Sakai Tadashi, the lord of Ueno Castle.

"Thank you, Sakai-sama." The empty oath was not polite, and under the guidance of Sakai Tadashi, he walked directly to the upper seat and sat down, looking around, and all the people who looked at him expressed respect.

Sakai Tadashi also walked not far from the empty oath, and after bowing respectfully to the empty oath, he sat down, looked at the people below and said slowly, "Since the empty oath master has arrived, let's start......"

Naturally, no one has any objections to Sakai Tadashi's words, after all, Sakai Tadashi is the leader of this gathering, and he is also the head of Mikawa's pro-Imagawa clan. The empty oath on the side is the presiding officer of the temple. The power and status of these two people are far higher than those of those here.

Seeing the silence of everyone, Sakai Tadashi nodded, and said directly, "I invite you to come here this time for only one purpose, and that is to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the Okazaki Matsudaira family in Mikawa!" Sakai Tadashi's first words shocked the audience.

Well, what they are doing is the wealthy family of the Imagawa family, but if they really want to overthrow the Matsudaira family, it is obviously not something that can be done by relying on these wealthy families, because it is impossible for the Oda family to watch Mikawa return to the arms of the Imagawa family.

"Could it be ......" There are smart people who put their eyes on sitting quietly on the side, like an empty oath that looks like an outsider, and think of a shocking but surprising possibility.

Sure enough, when Sakai Tadashi saw them looking at the Empty Oath Master's gaze, he immediately said loudly, "Yes, this time it won't be just us who will act, the Empty Oath Master will also come forward!" With that, he turned his head to look at the empty oath.

"Hehe, what Sakai-sama said is right, the tyranny of the Matsudaira family in Mikawa has made it more and more difficult for the already poor commoners, many of whom are dedicated to our Buddha." The empty oath said in a soft tone. "At the same time, just last year, the samurai under the command of the Matsudaira family forcibly broke into the temple and arrested a believer of our Buddha, despite the order issued by his father, His Royal Highness Matsudaira Hirotada, that the samurai in power should not enter the temple, which is a blasphemy against the Buddha!" After speaking, the empty oath's words became intense, obviously for the incident last year, which made him full of hatred for the Matsudaira family.

Hearing the words of the empty oath, everyone looked at me and I looked at you, and then the crowd was excited and loudly crusaded against Matsudaira Ieyasu is not coming. This one said that Matsudaira Ieyasu robbed the people's daughters, and the other said that Matsudaira Ieyasu robbed money and grain, and even his requirement that he could only eat one dish and one soup a day had to be blackened.

However, maybe this is the reason why these people are here. Since Matsudaira Ieyasu issued a frugal order and won the support of three generations of old ministers such as Tadashi Torii, the attitude of saving almost every stitch has made many samurai feel unbearable. As a result, many samurai had to hide secretly in order to have a luxury. Because once Matsudaira Ieyasu finds out, not only will he get a scolding, but he will also take the opportunity to be punished by Matsudaira Ieyasu.

In this regard, many retainers of the Matsudaira family complained, and even Sakai Tadaji and others proposed several times to abolish the mandatory order, and only let the retainers consciously be frugal. But in this regard, Matsudaira Ieyasu turned a deaf ear, constantly emphasizing that this is a good opportunity for the Matsudaira family to rise, and it is a little hard and tired, and that is also for the future.

Seeing everyone's attitude, Sora Oath and Sakai Tadashi glanced at each other, and both saw the joy in each other's eyes. Then, Tadashi Sakai said loudly, "Everyone, please be quiet, please be quiet. It took a few shouts to silence everyone again.

"Ladies and gentlemen, since this time we are here to overthrow the tyranny of the Okazaki Matsudaira family, then we have to choose a new candidate to lead Mikawa." Tadashi Sakai said loudly.

As soon as the words fell, a person stood up and said loudly, "Recommend Sakai-sama below!" ”

Everyone looked at it, but it was the lord of Sakurai Castle, Matsudaira Ieji, who had been very close to Sakai Tadashi since Matsudaira Ieyasu surrendered to the Oda family.

"Sakai-sama is also recommended in the next!" Another person stood up, but it was Matsudaira from Okusa Castle. He, like the Matsudaira family, is a member of the Imagawa family. It is said that secretly he often cursed Matsudaira Ieyasu for recognizing the thief as his father, not only subduing the Oda family, but also recognizing Oda Yoshinobu as his father, which brought shame on the Matsudaira family.

Well, these two are both divisions of the Matsudaira family, and they may not be as good as other families in terms of strength, but after all, they are separaters, and they have more power to speak than other families.

Just when everyone was shocked that the division of the Matsudaira family did not support Matsudaira Ieyasu, one person slowly stood up, "I support Sakai-sama in the lower class......"

Everyone looked at it and was shocked again, but it was the lord of Tojo Castle and the governor of the Kira family, Yoshiaki Kira. Although the Kira family is now in decline, its history is enough to kill all the other wealthy families of Mikawa in seconds.

The heir of the public side, Kiraji, the heir of Kiragawa, although this sentence is a bit exaggerated, it also shows the status of the Kira clan. He is a descendant of the Hachiman Taro Genyoshi family, a famous family of the same clan as the shogun Ashikaga family. It's not that the Matsudaira family, which came out of nowhere, is much stronger.

With the support of these three people, although the empty oath of Honshoji Temple seems to be closing his eyes and not preparing to participate in the decision to join the samurai, since he was invited by Sakai Tadasan, it is naturally impossible to support others. What's more, since the Imagawa clan succeeded to the throne, Sakai Tadashi has been the head of these people.

One, two, three...... Soon after, everyone agreed that Tadashi Sakai was the new ruler of Mikawa after the overthrow of the Okazaki Matsudaira family.

"Haha! Since this is the case for you, I will not shirk it below. Sakai Tadashi said excitedly, although the Okazaki Matsudaira family is still staying in Okazaki Castle in a good manner, but he looks as if he has dominated Mikawa.

"Ahem!" A dry cough woke up Tadashi Sakai, who was in excitement. Then, he regained his serious appearance, looked at everyone and said, "In that case, please prepare secretly after you go back, as long as the Master of the Empty Oath issues a payment, we will immediately send troops to respond!" ”

Sakai Tadashi's words finally made everyone understand what the empty oath was for, and the hope of overthrowing the Okazaki Matsudaira family was even higher.

There is no way, the Honzheng Temple of the empty oath represents the most terrifying force in this troubled world, and there may not even be one, that is...... Always Sect!

Everyone left, and five people, Sakai Tadashi, Matsudaira Ieji, Matsudaira Kyoshi, Kira Yoshiaki, and Sora Oa, came to Sakai Tadashi's secret room to continue the secret conversation.

"Master of the Empty Oath, the matter has been completed, I don't know when I can start the army?" Sakai Tadashi asked respectfully, and Matsudaira Ieji and the others also echoed, with a hint of anxiety in their tones.

"Hehe, don't worry, it's just the first step. His Highness Imagawa's strategy is not comparable to our ......" Empty Oath said with a chuckle, "In order to be able to slap Matsudaira Ieyasu to death, His Highness Imagawa has prepared a big gift for him......"

Hearing this, although Sakai Tadashi and the others were not angry in their hearts, they didn't dare to say anything. After some more discussion, he got up and left. Soon after, Matsudaira Ieji and others also took their leave.

Mino Inaba Mountain Castle.

Saito Ryuxing leaned on the desk and said nothing, and the surrounding Takenaka Hanbei and others sat upright with serious expressions, and their eyes were all focused on the person sitting in the middle. Because, he is the messenger sent by the Imagawa family, known as the first wise general of Tokaido, the Uden Nagasho.

"Your Highness Saito, I came here on the orders of the lord this time, but I hope that your family can ally with the main family and fight against the Oda family together." The chief of the pelican hall said respectfully. "In addition, there is another thing, that is, the family is planning a thing, once there is turmoil on the side of the three rivers after some time, I hope that your family can send troops to contain the Oda family."

"Hmm...... Why don't you go and rest first, and let me discuss it with my retainers? Saito Ryuxing was silent for a moment when he heard this, and then said slowly.

After the Urinden Changzhao left, Mamoru Ando, who was on the side, immediately stepped out and said, "My lord, my subordinates think that this matter can be agreed." ”

"Oh? What do you think? Saito Ryuxing said with a chuckle, looking at his expression, as if he had not had any conflict with Mamoru Ando and the others before.

"Lord, now the Oda family's economy, armaments, and samurai are at their peak in almost all aspects, although the family is not afraid of the Oda family, but now the Mikawa Matsudaira family surrenders to the Oda family, if the Oda family is given enough time, once the Matsudaira family regains its former strength and attacks the family with the power of the two countries, I am afraid that the family will also lose a lot." Mamoru Ando said as he cautiously looked at Saito Ryuxing's expression, and after seeing that he was not ugly, he continued.

"And if we unite with the Imagawa family, then the situation will be completely different. Although the Imagawa family has declined after the death of Imagawa Yoshimoto, the hundred-legged insect is dead but not stiff, not to mention that now under the real rule of the Imagawa clan, the Imagawa family is constantly recovering its former strength. As long as the main family unites with them, not only will they no longer have to worry about the Oda family's attack, but they will also have a chance to counterattack Owari ......."

As soon as Mamoru Ando finished speaking, many retainers echoed Mamoru Ando's proposal, including Mitsuharu Fupo, Michitoshi Nagai and others. After all, this matter is completely beneficial and harmless to the Saito family, so why not agree to it?

As for the matter of containing the Oda family, it was just to send people around the Sumamata Temple, and it didn't waste any effort at all. It even takes a piece of paper ****** and walks through the form.

"Well, since that's the case, then the main family will ally with the Imagawa family and fight against the Oda family together! As for the matter that the pelican hall chief said, Liangtong, I will leave it to you. Saito Ryuxing said in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

After the meeting, Saito Ryuxing went to find Shinna's beautiful concubine Amei. And this conspiracy against Mikawa is still going on.

On July 18th, the presiding officer of the temple secretly went to the temple. On the 19th, he set off again for Katsuji Temple, and on the 20th, he stayed at Shanggu Temple for half a day.

On July 20, Tadashi Sakai and others again joined forces with the above, imploring Matsudaira Ieyasu to cancel the 76 decrees currently in force in Mikawa, which included a rather harsh decree that civilians should only eat one meal a day and that samurai should not eat more than one dish and one soup per meal. It is reported that after Matsudaira Ieyasu's persuasion was fruitless at that time, he was furious and scolded Sakai Tadashi and others, and then drove them out directly.

In August, several civilians who had violated the food order came to the temple to seek protection, but were arrested by Matsudaira retainers who broke into the temple and clashed with the monks of the temple. Afterwards, Matsudaira Ieyasu scolded the Matsudaira family fiercely, and at the same time sent someone to Honshoji Temple to inform him of the results of the punishment.

In September, when Kamiyagiji was harvesting grain, it crossed the territory and harvested the grain under the rule of Suganuma Dingxian, the lord of Sazaki Castle. Suganuma was determined to come to the door theory, but was humiliated and driven out by the monks of the Kamiya Temple. As a result, Suganuma, who was not angry, led his troops to break into the palace temple without informing Matsudaira Ieyasu and snatched back the food that had been taken.

When Matsudaira Ieyasu heard the news, he immediately invited Suganuma to scold him, and at the same time visited the host of the Shangu Temple, and vaguely expressed his dissatisfaction.

On September 13th, the temple presided over the empty oath to unite the four major temples of Kamigu-ji, Katsuku-ji and Honjo-ji Temple, and issued a document calling believers to crusade against the Matsudaira family. Among them, the focus is on the crusade against Matsudaira Ieyasu, the governor of the Okazaki Matsudaira family, who oppressed the common people, and Suganuma Seaki, who was disrespectful to the Buddha.

The three rivers have always been a pinch, up!

(To be continued.) )