That night, Li Xiao rested in Huilin Temple, because the temple was very large, the meditation room was not only many but also spacious, so Li Xiao and the four of them were treated as one person per room.

At night, the room is lit with an oil lamp, and Sanada Masayuki is sitting alone and meditating. At this time, he suddenly heard the sound of someone knocking on the door, and Sanada Masayuki asked, "Who is it?" ”

"Li Xiao." Outside the door replied.

After the door opened, Li Xiao walked into the room and sat with his legs bent in front of Sanada Masayuki. Sanada Masayuki also got up and sat upright, pressing his hips against his heels.

"Master Li Xiao, is there anything wrong with looking for you so late?"

"It's very simple, I'm here to invite you to come to Lord Takeda Katsuyori." Li Xiao looked directly into Sanada Masayuki's eyes and said straight to the point.

"Down?" Sanada Masayuki was slightly surprised, and then said, "Lord Li Xiao, I'm honored to hear you say this, but may I ask if this is Your Excellency's decision, or is it Lord Katsuri's decision?" ”

"It's my personal decision, I'm about to recommend you to Katsuyori-sama, but I think he'll agree. But before that, you must be consulted. Here Li Xiao lied slightly.

Sanada Masayuki's eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked, "Lord Li Xiao, why do you want me to be a master of Shishenglai?" ”

Li Xiao said solemnly, "I can see that there is ambition and a desire for power under your gaze, which is why I am looking for you." ”

Sanada Masayuki shook his head and said: "Lord Li Xiao, you are wrong, I am not an ambitious person, I am not the sister-in-law of the Sanada family, in my eyes, how to help my father and brother strengthen the family business, and be loyal to the lord is my goal, and the so-called ambition does not know where to start." ”

"Yes, Sanada Masayuki, you are the kind of person who is willing to be subservient, and you really want to be a retainer of the Sanada family, is this your lifelong expectation, if this is the case, as long as I didn't say it, I will leave immediately."

Sanada Masayuki was still young after all, and he was so excited by Li Xiao that he suddenly couldn't hold his breath and said: "Lord Li Xiao, I am naturally not like this, but instead of following Lord Takeda Katsuyori, I should follow Lord Lord, or Lord Yoshinobu, after all, he is the son-in-law of the Takeda family, isn't it the right way to follow him?" ”

Seeing that Sanada Masayuki was finally forced to speak from the bottom of his heart, Li Xiao laughed and said, "Really? It turns out that you have this plan, if I also want to become a leader, do you think that compared with you, whose ability can be more appreciated by the lord or the righteous faith? ”

Sanada Masayuki glanced at Li Xiao, and said unwillingly in his tone: "At present, it is naturally you, you are not only brave and can match the three armies, but also have outstanding wit, and often have incredible strategies, which has been mentioned by both Xin Fangong and the Xinfeng brothers." And you also saved the life of the lord. Both the lord and the Shin Fan Gong appreciate you very much. ”

After a pause, Sanada Masayuki added: "But that's because I'm still young and haven't made military achievements, so he said that I won't be inferior to you." ”

Li Xiao laughed and said: "Very good, you are indeed an ambitious person, but since you admit that I am a resourceful person, then why don't you ask me, since the lord and the lord appreciate me so much, but why don't I choose to serve as a direct minister by the side of the lord or Yoshinobu, I have to go to Shinano Takato Castle to be a courtier." ”

"Is it because of Katsuyori-sama?"

Seeing that Sanada Masayuki was lured step by step into the trap laid by his previous words, Li Xiao suddenly felt a sense of accomplishment.

Li Xiao shook his head and said, "Not exactly. ”

"What's the reason for that?" Sanada Masayuki was whetted by Li Xiao, and looked very eager to know.

Li Xiao pretended to be sad, let out a long sigh, and said: "The reason is very simple, because I am not from Kai, but from the Ming Kingdom, and similarly, you are not from Kai, but from Shinano, so you and I are destined not to be truly trusted and reused by the Takeda family." ”

As soon as Li Xiao's words came out, Sanada Masayuki trembled when he heard this, and then lowered his eyes, obviously trying to digest the meaning of Li Xiao's words.

Indeed, in terms of the strategy of digesting the territory, the so-called Kashin One, which the Takeda family has always flaunted, is a lie. In fact, the Takeda family's focus was still on Kai, and Shinano had always been in a state of domination, akin to colonization.

After Takeda Shingen conquered Shinano, his strategy was to divide a part of Shinano's land as a fief of his retainers. This was also a common method used by the Sengoku daimyos, both as a reward for their retainers and as a way to consolidate the rule of their domains.

For example, Shinano Kaizu Castle Lord Takasaka Masanobu, born in Takeda Shingen Koku, Kai people, Shinano Kojujo Castle Lord Takeda Nobutoyo (originally Takeda Nobu Shige), Takeda family members, Shinano Iida Castle Akiyama Nobuyo, Takeda family's retainer in Kai, Shinano Makinoshima Castle Lord Baba Nobubo, also as a pedigrean retainer,

In Shinano, the former wealthy clans such as the Suwa family, the Nishina family, and the Mochizuki family succeeded Takeda Shingen's two sons and nephews respectively and served as the head of the family, so as to achieve the effect of control. And the Shinano local wealthy families are left with only the Sanada family and the Kiso family.

Sanada Masayuki must have known this for a long time.

Li Xiao continued: "In the same way, if Prince Yoshinobu inherits the Takeda family governor, with the pattern of purpose, he will inevitably continue to reuse the retainers left by his father's original side, such as the horse farm, the high board, and the Iitomi brothers. It's not like I'm out of the woods, but it's hard to get ahead of the Takeda family. ”

Li Xiao saw that Sanada Masayuki was a little moved, and thought to himself that if he was really a person with political vision, he would not be unable to see this. All he had to do now was add another fire.

"On the other hand, if Katsuyori Gongzi succeeds the Takeda family governor, the situation will be different. Katsuyori-sama is not a son-in-law, so it turns out that Kai's family elders don't value him, and he was born in the Shinano Suwa family, and the retainers he will use in the future will definitely not be confined to Kai and Shinano. If Katsuyori-sama wants to gain a firm foothold in the Takeda family in the future, he will inevitably use Shinano's people to balance the situation. If you can do it early, if you don't use it when the time comes, can you still use others? ”

Sanada Masayuki was silent for a long time, then stared at Li Xiao, and said in a deep voice: "But the current heir of the Takeda family is Prince Yoshinobu, not Prince Katsuyori, do you want to bewitch Prince Katsuyori and do something rebellious?" ”

Li Xiao laughed and said, "Of course not, but what if the righteous son himself makes a mistake and is not tolerated by the lord?" Or if he doesn't make mistakes himself, we can help him make mistakes. In short, I believe that everything is man-made, and nothing is impossible, it depends on whether you are determined to gamble with me on fate for such a time. ”

"Something is man-made?" Sanada Masayuki chewed on these words repeatedly as Li Xiao spoke, and suddenly Sanada Masayuki asked: "Lord Li Xiao, dare to ask you to come to the Takeda family as a Ming countryman, is it for shelter, or do you have other plans?" Or what are your ambitions? ”

"My ambition?"

Li Xiao smiled slightly, thinking to himself, how can I tell you about my ambition, right now I am in the Warring States Period, not because I am from a background, and others lack a sense of identity with me, not to mention that there are no soldiers, no money, no food, and even loyal retainers, where can this ambition start.

Li Xiao thought to himself that this person was an ambitious person like himself, if he agreed to be a retainer of Takeda Katsuyori, everyone would be retainers, and if the goals were not the same, it would be easy to have disputes, and in this way, everyone would have to explain their words, and there would be a lot less conflict in the future.

Li Xiao suddenly said: "My purpose for coming out of the Takeda family is very simple, two words to borrow. ”

"Excuse me?"

"Yes, just as you waved your hand on the mountain, I could see you, not because you were tall, but because you took advantage of the mountain's momentum. At the moment, the Takeda family is a big mountain for us, and if we grasp the situation in the world, or if we want everyone in the world to see us, we must use the momentum of this mountain, do you understand? Li Xiao said with a smile, he believed that Sanada Masayuki must be able to understand the meaning of his words.

And Sanada Masayuki figured out the meaning of Li Xiao's words, smiled for a long time, and said: "Whether I can become Lord Katsuyori's retainer or not, I can't answer you now, I have to take your words back and discuss with my father first, and listen to his opinion." ”

Li Xiao nodded, this is Lao Cheng's serious approach: "On your father's side, I will let Lord Yamamoto persuade you, you don't need to worry about this, then let me ask you, whether your father agrees to Lord Yamamoto or not, what do you think?" ”

Sanada Masayuki smiled and said, "Since it is what Lord Li Xiao said, it doesn't matter if I, Sanada Masayuki, just obey it." ”

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