Li Xiao is now the identity of the elder of the family, so the saber is naturally not ordinary.

The katana in Li Xiao's hand is Fukuoka Ichimon, which is produced by the swordsmith honor of the Bizen Koichi Writing School.

Among the Fukuoka characters, the Kikuchi script Norimune is the most famous, and this knife fits the meaning of the chrysanthemum and the knife. In the novel, it is the saber of the new writing group Okita Soji.

And among Li Xiao's subordinates, only Shigang has a Fukuoka character.

In his words, the knife is the second life of a warrior, so he can't put it down, and he has to wipe it three times every day.

Therefore, Li Xiao's gift to Tsuchiya Masahiro is very valuable.

Tsuchiya Masahiro held the Fukuoka text in his hand, and a look of love flashed in his eyes, obviously he knew the value of this knife.

However, he shook his head and said loudly, "But Lord Mamori, I don't know if I don't want this knife." ”

"Oh? So what do you want? Li Xiao asked in surprise.

Tsuchiya Masatsune said sincerely, "Lord Tajimamoru, I would like to ask you to teach me marksmanship, I used to know that His Highness Katsuyori was taught marksmanship by His Excellency, and you used this marksmanship to fight against Kamiizumi Isemori and Jihuang Hachimanden. His Royal Highness Katsuyori said that your spear skills are the best in the world, so I want to ...... I want to learn your marksmanship, and there will always be a day when I can be as good as you. ”

Li Xiao laughed when he heard this, and said: "How dare you say that you are the first in the world, Kamiizumi Isemoru is the first in the world." ”

Akiyama Qinjiu stepped forward and said: "Rude, but Lord Ma Shou, he is the elder of his family, and he is busy with military affairs, where is he free to guide you in marksmanship." ”

Tsuchiya Masatsune tilted his head and thought for a moment, and said, "But Lord Mamori, I really want to learn your marksmanship and become the number one warrior of my Takeda family, so I beg you to agree." ”

Li Xiao handed the Fukuoka text to Tsuchiya Masahiro, and then said: "This knife is given to you, I have been in Takato no Town for the past few days, you can come to me, and if I have time, I will teach you marksmanship, I hope you will not live up to this sword, as well as my marksmanship, and become an honest and loyal samurai in the future." ”

When Tsuchiya Changheng heard Li Xiao say this, he was immediately overjoyed, knelt down and said: "But Lord Ma Shou, I am still young and cannot become a samurai yet, but after I am subdued, I must become your samurai, and I also implore Lord Danma Shou to agree to my request." ”

Li Xiao nodded, turned his head to look at the son in his arms, and said, "Okay." ”

Akiyama was very happy to see that Li Xiaoken agreed to include Tsuchiya Masatsune as a samurai.

The name of the Tsuchiya family was inherited by his brother Tsuchiya Shoji, and Toramaru could only be his brother's retainer, so seeing that Toramaru was included as a samurai by Li Xiao, an old general of the Takeda family, he was naturally more promising, and his own worth was also rising.

Thinking of this, Akiyama Qinjiu showed a look of relief, and when he saw Tsuchiya Masatsune's overjoyed appearance, he was also very happy, and thought that Takeda Katsuyori had said that Li Xiao was not only brave, but also resourceful.

Akiyama thought that having a strong reinforcement like Li Xiao by his side would definitely be of great benefit to Takeda Katsuyori's future succession.

He remembered that His Royal Highness Katsuyori had been troubled recently, and even Lord Sanada Ittokusai was unable to solve it, so he didn't know if Li Xiao could help.

So, Akiyama said for a long time: "His Royal Highness Katsuyori, he should have returned to the city at this time, but Lord Mamori, if you have spare time now, it is better to go and meet His Royal Highness Katsuyori together." Ever since your lord left the town of Hida, His Royal Highness has always remembered you, and if he sees you today, he will be very happy. ”

Li Xiao laughed when he heard this, and said, "Okay, I haven't seen His Highness for a long time." ”

Takato Castle, castle tower.

Exhausted, Katsuyori Takeda returned to the castle lord's bedroom, and as soon as he returned, a secret message from the ninjas was delivered to him.

After reading the secret report, Takeda Katsuyori was silent for a long time.

"Let Sanada Ichitokusai, Sanada Masayuki, and Hoshina Danmasa come to the castle tower to see me immediately, be quick!"

"Oh!" When Takeda Katsuyori learned about it, he immediately ran downstairs.

Soon, Sanada Yukitaka, Sanada Masayuki, and Hoshina Masanao appeared on the third floor of the Takeda Katsuyori Castle Tower.

"Father, I have already made a disposition of the letters from Hojo, Imagawa, and my grandfather, so let's see." Takeda Katsuyori's tone was not flat, but there was a stinging tone inside.

After the three of them read the letter, Hoshina Masachi was shocked, and Sanada Masayuki read the secret report again and again, while Sanada Yutaka closed his eyes and pondered.

There was silence in the castle tower.

Sanada Yutaka closed his eyes for a while, suddenly opened his eyes, and said, "His Royal Highness Katsuyori, the matter has come to this point, and it is already a step too late for us to contact the Oda family's countermeasures. His Majesty is deeply ashamed, and now there is no way to deal with it, and he shares his worries for His Highness. ”

Baoshina couldn't help but show surprise on his face, and his heart was really this step now, even the resourceful Sanada-sama, there was no way?

Baoke turned his head straight and saw a sad look on Takeda Katsuyori's face.

Takeda Katsuyori stood up, looked down at the bleak scene under the railing, couldn't help but sigh, and said: "Time is not waiting, plan late, brother's blow is really powerful, we are already one step late." ”

Hearing that Takeda Katsuyori seemed to be a little discouraged, Baoke couldn't help but say: "Your Highness Katsuyori, please bear with me, things are not clear yet, maybe there is a turnaround, we can ...... You can try to win back the hearts of the people of the Imperial Palace. ”

Takeda Katsuyori shook his head and said, "Father, this move is the final decision, and it will not be easily changed. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my incompetence that I have failed you. ”

Speaking of this, Takeda Katsurai looked up to the sky and sighed, feeling a little at the end of the road.

Sanada Masayuki Huo Ran stood up and said, "Your Highness, father, we must still have a way. If we give up at this time, all the previous life-long battles in Nishiueno, as well as all our efforts, will now be in vain. ”

"Chang Xing, what is your plan?" Katsuyori Takeda asked.

Sanada Masayuki's eyes flashed with a look of determination, he raised his right arm and slashed down, and said: "Your Highness Katsurai, taking advantage of the fact that we still have the strength to mobilize troops and horses, it is better to raise troops at this moment and admonish the Imperial Pavilion." ”

As soon as Sanada Masayuki's voice fell, the people present were shocked.

Soldiers!

No one expected that Sanada Masayuki would make this decision.

Takeda Katsuyori drew his sword from his waist and shouted angrily, "Bastard, what are you talking about?" You tell me again. ”

Sanada Masayuki faced Takeda Katsuyori's long sword and said as if fearlessly, "Your Highness, what I just said was a military admonition. ”

Bao Ke Zheng's mind was clouded at the moment, and the two words of military advice were like five thunderbolts to him.

He didn't expect that Sanada Masayuki, who was usually silent, would really dare to think and do it at this critical moment, how much courage it would take to make such a decision.

And once Sanada Masayuki makes a decision, it is so amazing, this is a great rebellious felony, even in the Warring States of Xiake, it must be destroyed.

Sanada Masayuki talked eloquently and said: "Your Highness, think about it, a few of us fought Uesugi Huihu twice in nine deaths, and almost lost our lives, how much effort did we spend on this expedition to Nishiueno, and the lord took it back with a word, is this what Mingjun did?" This only chills the hearts of the soldiers, this is a mediocre act, it is a chaotic life, and we must let the Lord of the Imperial Palace correct it. ”

"Bastard."

Takeda Katsuyori's face was red, and he raised his sword to slash at Sanada Masayuki, but Hoshina saw it now, and hurriedly rushed up to hug Takeda Katsuyori, and said: "Your Highness, don't be impulsive, Sanada-sama, although his words are very rebellious, but he is a heart for His Highness." ”

At this time, Sanada Yutaka stood up and said: "Masayuki, this will not work, if we carry out military advice to Lord Mikan, Naito Masatoyo, Takeda Nobutoyo, and Kohata Kenshige will not be on our side, so our strength will be half gone." ”

Sanada Masayuki shook his head and said: "There is no need to make such a big fanfare, I heard that Lord Mikan has been recuperating in Shima Hot Springs all along, and there will not be too many sides around me, give me three hundred elite samurai, if you are lucky enough, it will be enough to capture Lord Mikan alive." ”

Sanada Masayuki's words came out.

Everyone was shocked, he even considered this, obviously not a momentary reckless statement.

Could it be that he has been silently planning in his heart, or did he come up with it just now?

Sanada Yutaka said: "No, it's still too risky, not to mention that your chances of success are extremely low, not to mention that once we succeed in the war, the Takeda family will fall into a situation of fragmentation and civil war, which is not what we want to see." ”

"In case of failure, not only our Sanada Manmen, but also His Highness will not be spared, and in vain it will only allow a big name like Uesugi and Hojo who have special intentions for my Takeda family to benefit."

Sanada Masayuki listened to his father's objections, and sat down in place with a puff, no longer speaking.

And Takeda Katsuyori also vented his anger, looked depressed, and sat down cross-legged.

In the castle tower, everyone sat silently, and there was a deathly silence.

When Akiyama returned to the castle tower, he saw this scene.

Katsuyori Takeda sat cross-legged with a gloomy face, his hands on his chest, and the katana in front of him was plunged straight into the floor.

The expressions of the other three were also wrong, and it was clear that there had been a serious argument in this scene.

Akiyama knew that his status was too low, and he could not participate in such a critical decision, but since Takeda Katsuyori was upset, he felt that he had to share his own responsibilities for the lord.

"Your Highness, Tajima-sama has arrived in the castle and is now waiting for your reception outside the castle tower."

"But Mamoru-sama?"

Takeda Katsuyori looked puzzled.

On the contrary, Baoke's integrity was shocked, and he said: "Is it Lord Li Xiao?" Great, he has always been resourceful, and if he can come at this time, there must be a way to solve the problem at hand. ”

Li Xiao.

Takeda Katsulai Huo Ran stood up, as if he had been injected with a shot in the arm, and said loudly to Akiyama Qinjiu: "Quick, invite Li Xiao to come in for me, quickly." ”

After saying that, Takeda Katsuyori himself went straight downstairs with a pout, and this move was to greet Li Xiao in person.

Hearing Li Xiao's name, Sanada Yutaka and Sanada Masayuki both looked at each other meaningfully.

Is Li Xiao really a way to get Takeda Katsuyori out of the current predicament?

(To be continued)