Long Shaocong heard someone talking behind him, turned his head and saw that it was a shriveled and thin general, with small triangular eyes shining brightly, two black beards splitting his nose, and a smile on his face when he spoke, which made people feel extremely enthusiastic.

Before he could speak, Mori Ranmaru next to him preemptively said, "Lord Hideyoshi has good eyesight, this is Lord Long Shaocong, who has recently been promoted by His Royal Highness Nobunaga." ”

Without the introduction of Mori Ranmaru, Long Shaocong had already recognized Yushiba Hideyoshi, and when he saw that the other party took the initiative to greet him, he also bowed down and bowed to Lord Hideyoshi, who was much higher than him in this position.

Yushiba Hideyoshi hurriedly returned the salute, raised his head and said: "Don't dare to be, don't dare to be, it's really terrifying, as soon as Hideyoshi arrived in Kyoto, he heard that Lord Shaocong was not afraid of the powerful, and he dared to provoke the Minister of the Interior, Kikutei Qingji, the courage is commendable, the courage is commendable...... After speaking, he laughed......

"Shao Cheng is just young and vigorous, and when I think about it afterwards, I am still a little frightened." Long Shaocong was modest at the right time.

Yushiba Hideyoshi didn't look angry at all, he cocked his feet, patted Long Shaocong's shoulder and said: "Lord Shaocong is really interesting, he became a close member of His Highness Nobunaga at a young age, but he is much stronger than me at the beginning." ”

Hearing this, Long Shaocong suddenly wondered, this Yuchai Hideyoshi met him for the first time and behaved so enthusiastically, is there another purpose, or is it just a set?

He couldn't guess the other party's thoughts for a while, so he had to answer vaguely: "Lord Hideyoshi has won the prize, compared to you from the army, fighting on the battlefield, full of strategies, attacking the city, and less courage of the horseman, it is just a big thing."

Yushiba Hideyoshi still laughed, and said: "Where is my ability, it is all His Royal Highness Nobunaga's planning, I heard that the savior of Hiei Mountain, you put up a suspicious plan, deceived the thief bald in Tsutsui, and later in order to save the young master of Katsucho and others, and rode alone to lead away the wolves, it can be described as wisdom and bravery, loyalty and righteousness, Hideyoshi admires such a character the most in his life." ”

Under such a slippery beard, Long Shaocong was also a little fluttery, but before he figured out what medicine to buy in the other party's gourd, he didn't dare to relax his vigilance a little, and said with a smile: "It's all a small battle, and it can't be on the stage, and it can't compare to the general's big scene." ”

When Yuchai Hideyoshi heard this, he said: "In this way, can Lord Shaocong use his interest to kill the enemy in front of the battle, and let Hideyoshi take you to see the big scene." ”

"Ahh Long Shaocong was stunned for a moment, he really didn't expect the other party to suddenly ask such a question, he was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "Shaocong is young, he is only a shallow learner, and when he arrives in front of the battle, he can't help or say anything, I'm afraid he will add a lot of trouble to the general." ”

"That's right, that's right, if you don't do it with brocade clothes and jade food, who will be stupid enough to go into battle to kill the enemy and kill the business of your head, and besides, His Royal Highness Nobunaga loves you very much, and he will definitely not agree to me taking you away, okay, Hideyoshi will say goodbye, there will be a period later." After saying goodbye to Mori Ranmaru, Hashiba Hideyoshi got on his horse and left.

Long Shaocong relieved his taste at this time, and found that although this public was enthusiastic, there was a hypocrisy in his words, openly he was praising himself, but secretly, but there was a sarcasm in it, and he couldn't help glaring at him fiercely......

Hideyoshi Hashiba returned to his palace, and as soon as he entered the inner room and sat down, an attendant came to report, and Akechi Mitsuhide asked to see him outside.

He was stunned in his heart, it was so late, what was this Pass for? Could it be that the Lord has decreed to convey it?

However, since the people had already arrived, they always had to meet each other, so Hideyoshi instructed, "Please ask Mitsuhide-sama to come to the inner hall to talk." ”

The attendant answered.

After a while, Akechi Mitsuhide, who was dressed in water, stood in front of Hashiba Hideyoshi.

Seeing that the other party was dressed as a minister and did not wear a samurai uniform, Yushiba Hideyoshi was stunned for a moment before letting the attendant serve tea.

After the two had finished greetings, Akechi Mitsuhide said softly: "Lord Hideyoshi, Mitsuhide has an important matter to discuss, I don't know if your adult is interested in discussing it in detail." ”

Hashiba Hideyoshi replied: "What's the matter, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

Wise Mitsuhide's eyes lit up, and he looked around, but he didn't speak.

Yushiba Hideyoshi understood and retreated.

"Hideyoshi-sama, what do you think about the current situation?" Seeing that only he and Hideyoshi were left in the house, Akechi Mitsuhide spoke.

Yuchai Hideyoshi didn't expect the other party to ask such a question, so he didn't know why for a while, so he replied simply: "Mitsuhide-sama is a smart person, what is the general trend today, I believe that the adults see it more thoroughly than Hideyoshi." ”

Wise Guangxiu smiled and said, "If you belong today, passers-by know it, what will happen after the war subsides?" ”

"Ending the nearly 200 years of war in our great Japan is a move to leave a name in history, and this is a great 'honor' given to us by God.

Wise Guangxiu scolded secretly: Old fox, obviously I asked you, but you answered vaguely and didn't say anything, and threw the question back. However, he didn't answer the other party's words, smiled slightly, and said: "I mean, when it comes to the day of the war assessment, which is the first and second of the credit?" ”

"As a courtier, Hideyoshi only knows how to kill the enemy bravely, as for the size of the credit, I think the lord has a scale in his heart, and I don't need to worry about it."

"It's true that there is a scale in the lord's heart, but this scale is weighing, I'm afraid it's too thin."

When Hideyoshi heard this, he said, "How can I say this!" ”

"I beg your pardon for the following words, now open up the territory, sweep away the crowds, and talk about merit, there is no one who is on the right side of the general. The general brought 30,000 armor, swept away nearly four feudal states in just a few years, and trapped the Mori Terumi in the Chinese region in Takamatsu Castle, who can compare with such a merit? ”

Seeing that Hashiba Hideyoshi did not refute, Akechi Mitsuhide continued: "On the other hand, Shibata Katsuie, with the help of Sasa Narumasa, Maeda Toshiya and other cadres, only invaded Echigo Province and one county. But for this feat, in this banquet, he still sat in the first position, ahead of the adults, and Guangxiu was very unhappy in his heart. ”

"Mitsuhide-sama." Yushiba Hideyoshi interrupted him and said: "Lord Katsuya is a retainer of the lord Pudai, who is extremely brave in battle, and has made great contributions to the Oda family, and Hideyoshi has also been supported by Lord Katsuya many times. ”

"The adults are open-minded, which really makes Guangxiu admire, but it's just ......"

Speaking of this, Wise Mitsuhide leaned forward and whispered: "Have you ever heard an old saying in the Ming Kingdom: The cunning rabbit dies, and the lackey cooks; The birds are all gone, and the good bow is hidden; The enemy country is destroyed, and the ministers are destroyed......"

"Bold, I don't want such a big rebellious remark, it will come from the mouth of Mitsuhide, read everyone in the same hall and call the ministers, Hideyoshi should have never heard of it, you go!"

Looking at the other party's angry face, Wise Guangxiu was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly, and said: "Speak bluntly at the risk of death, please don't blame the adult, if the adult is a confused person, just treat Guangxiu as if he entered the wrong door this time, and gave the adult a credit for nothing." ”

After hearing his words, Yushiba Hideyoshi snorted coldly and did not say anything more.

Akechi Mitsuhide took a sip of tea and continued: "Who is the lord, I think you know better what happened to Sakuma Nobumori, who followed the lord for many years and captured Ishiyama Honganji......

"The lord has someone who knows me, Hideyoshi has already dedicated his life to His Royal Highness Nobunaga, and I also believe that the lord is a generation of Ming monarchs."

"The words of the adult, Mitsuhide didn't dare to refute, but I had to remind the lord that in the battle with the sister of the dragon Uesugi Kenshin of Echigo, the lord was punished a little because of his poor cooperation, as for the good or bad of the lord's memory, I think, I don't need to remind Mitsuhide, right?"

Yushiba Hideyoshi smiled slightly and said: "Hideyoshi made a mistake and should be punished, besides, the lord has already locked me up, and the lord has not blamed me after that, and continues to entrust the important task of conquering China, which shows that the lord is not a person who holds grudges." ”

"Haha, entrusted with a heavy task? It's ridiculous, it's a pity, adults are so naïve......"

Akechi Mitsuhide's sudden laughter made Hideyoshi stunned for a moment, and asked, "What do you mean by this?" ”

"Your Excellency doesn't know yet, the lord is about to change the generals of various legions, and this time the generals will come back, which is to reduce their military power."

"Is that true?"

"It's true, Mitsuhide has learned that the lord intends to hand over the corps of the expedition to China to the second son, Oda Nobuo, and transfer Shibata Katsuie back to take charge of the defense of Gyeonggi, while I will go to the cold Hokuriku to clean up the mess of Katsuya, as for you, Lord Hideyoshi, it is not clear where you are currently assigned."

Yuchai Hideyoshi listened to the other party's words, not like child's play, sighed in his heart, and muttered: "How is this possible, changing the commander in battle is a taboo for soldiers, how can the lord arrange it like this......"

Wise Guangxiu looked at it with secret joy in his eyes, and added fuel and vinegar and said: "Do you know who wrote this strategy?" ”

"Who is it? Say this treacherous word to the lord. ”

"Long Shaocong!"

Yushiba Hideyoshi was stunned, "How could it be him, how could the lord trust a young man?" ”

Akechi Mitsuhide lowered his voice again and said, "Right now, there is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to keep the adults enjoying the glory and wealth forever......"

As soon as he had said this, suddenly an attendant pulled the door and entered, stepped down in front of Hideyoshi, knelt down and saluted, and presented an urgent military report.

Hideyoshi took a look, his eyes suddenly flashed with a cold light, he looked up at Akechi Mitsuhide, and said in a deep voice, "Send off ......"