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Just when Oda Nobunaga was attacking Ise Province with all his might, Saito Michizo, who was Oda Nobunaga's father-in-law, was living a very comfortable life.

Since returning to Mino Province with the help of the Luo family and the Oda family, Saito Michizo has begun to fully control Mino Province on the one hand, and secretly began to take revenge on the wealthy clan who betrayed him with his son Saito Yoshiryu, and the reinforcements sent to support Oda Nobunaga's attack on Ise Province were composed of those wealthy families who betrayed him at the beginning, and the purpose was to remember the hands of his son-in-law Oda Nobunaga and weaken the strength of these forces.

Of course, this was only the first step of revenge, and at this time Saito Michizo was also ready to gradually implement his second step of revenge, but at this time, Asai Nagamasa, who was newly in control of the Omi Asai family, sent an envoy to try to re-ally with the Saito family.

Before Saito Michizo was not betrayed by his son Saito Yoshiryu, in order to avoid the Rokkaku family from invading Mino Province, he had indeed been allied with the Asai family of Omi Province, and often when the Omi Asai family was almost defeated by the Rokkaku family, he would send reinforcements to support, and even in order to strengthen the relationship between the two families, his son also married Asai Ryomasa's daughter and Asai Hishimasa's adopted daughter Omi Bureau as the main room.

However, in the process of seeking to return to Mino Province after his son's rebellion, Saito Michizo not only turned to the Luo family and the Oda family for help, but also secretly wrote to the Asai family for help (after all). With the character of Michizo Saito. It is indeed difficult to fully trust the Luo family and the Oda family). But it has never been responded to by the family governor of the Asai family at that time, Asai Hisasa, and now even if the Asai family has replaced a new family governor, but at this time the Saito family already has the Oda family as an ally, and with the death of the previous governor, its strength has also declined, so the Asai family at this time is no longer of much use for Saito Michizo.

Even, because Owari Province, Oda Nobunaga, who is a neighbor of Minokoku, and Hida Kuni's sister Koji Yoritsuna (real name Miki Zizuna) are his sons-in-law. Therefore, if the Saito family needs to expand externally, it can only do something to the Takeda family or the Asai family, and the Takeda family naturally can't be provoked, so only the Asai family is left, so for the alliance request of the new governor of the Asai family, Asai Nagamasa, Saito Michizo did not immediately agree. Of course, in order to paralyze the Asai family, Saito Michizo did not refuse immediately.

However, Michizo Saito's decision has not yet aroused the alarm of the Asai family. On the contrary, it has frightened some people.

On this day, in the residence of Saito Ryuko. Saito Ryuko and several of his henchmen gathered there.

"Ping!"

I saw Saito Ryuxing flick his sleeve heavily. Break a tea bowl to the ground, this tea bowl is a famous item from Goryeo and is very valuable. Right now, under the anger of Saito Ryuxing, he has become a victim.

After exhaling a vicious breath, Saito Ryuko asked the retainers, "What does grandfather mean?" ”

Previously, after his grandfather Saito Michizo suddenly "resurrected", as a condition for handing over his rights, Saito Ryuxing himself was not only not under house arrest, but also would be the next heir to the Saito family. However, as his grandfather gradually took control of the family, things were not as he expected, at least, his grandfather had previously forced the families who had participated in the rebellion to send troops to support the Oda family's attack on Ise Province, which frightened Saito Ryuxing.

Although his grandfather Saito Michizo did not explicitly say that he was deliberately taking revenge on those who betrayed him, he knew that this must be his grandfather's revenge after seeing that these wealthy families who were forced to withdraw troops to support the Oda family under various pretexts were actually the wealthy families who betrayed his grandfather with his father Saito Yoshiryu.

Since these people have begun to be retaliated against, then the father Saito Yoshiryu, who is the mastermind of the rebellion, will naturally not be spared, and since his father is sick and dead, it is natural that he, the son of the father, will bear the revenge of his grandfather?

So for some time, he was worried that this idea would come true. And it was precisely today that my grandfather did not agree to the Asai family's request for an alliance, which immediately made him sure that he would suffer his grandfather's revenge, and even thought that he would lose his qualification to inherit the family governor.

In the residence, in the face of Saito Ryuxing's inquiry, a retainer immediately said: "Your Highness, why be suspicious, I think this is just because the old family owner thinks that there is no need to form an alliance with the Asai family immediately, I am afraid that it is to get more benefits from the Asai family." What's more, the old family owner didn't refuse immediately! ”

It's just that when this retainer finished speaking, the other retainer immediately shook his head and objected: "No, this family has always been allies with the Asai family, but the sudden hesitation of the old family master this time is really suspicious." ”

At the same time, a retainer said: "It has always been difficult for us to judge the actions of the lord, and it will be biased to guess reluctantly, so I think it is better to wait and see what happens." ”

"No," said Saito Ryuko, who interrupted the retainer's words, "Ladies and gentlemen, do you think it is a coincidence that my grandfather behaved like this?" ”

"Your Highness, I'm afraid you're suspicious." Immediately, a retainer said.

"Yes, Your Highness, this is just an unreasonable speculation, and you can't sit on it." Immediately, some retainers admonished.

After listening to the words of the retainers, Saito Ryuxing smiled sadly and said: "Since I was seized power before, I have seen through one thing, my grandfather, he is a cold-blooded and ruthless person. ”

Saito Ryuxing said this. Everyone present was surprised, when the son pointed out that his grandfather was a big rebellion, not to mention appearing in the martial arts family with a clear distinction between the upper and lower levels. So, after Saito Ryuxing finished speaking, all the retainers present, including all the retainers, bowed down and said, "Your Highness, please be cautious. ”

Saito Ryuxing shook his head, showing a sad and self-hurtful look and said, "I can see through it, my grandfather has always hated my father's previous rebellion. Now my father is dead. My grandfather transferred his hatred for my father to me. It seems to me that my grandfather wanted to deprive me of my succession. ”

Hearing Saito Ryuxing say this, all the retainers who have been his servants since he was a child actually shed tears at this moment and said: "Your Highness, don't think so, now that the Saito family is the only one who is qualified to inherit the position of family governor, how can the old family master deprive His Highness of the throne." Please don't think too much about it, Your Highness. ”

"Hehe, what if my grandfather really intends to deprive me of my inheritance and adopt an adopted son to inherit the position of governor of the Saito family?" Saito Ryuxing said sadly. He knew how his grandfather had seized the position of guardian of Mino Province in the first place, and he had always thought that his grandfather must have been worried that he would avenge his father Saito Yoshiryu when he succeeded to the family (after all, it was too coincidental that grandfather appeared that night, and his grandfather Saito Michizo appeared just after his father Saito Yoshiryu's death). So there have been rumors outside the city, bluntly saying that his father Saito Yoshiryu did not die of illness. was killed by his grandfather), so, with his grandfather's character, I'm afraid it's really difficult for him to inherit the position of family governor.

In the living hall, all the retainers heard Saito Ryuxing's question, they were stunned for a moment, and then they knelt on the ground and said loyally: "If the old family master really intends to abolish His Royal Highness's throne, His Majesty is also willing to cut his stomach to admonish the old family master." ”

"What's the use of seppuku? It's better to figure out how to deal with it. ”

Just as everyone in the room was grieving, a woman suddenly said this from behind a door.

The retainers were shocked, holding the katana at their waists and shouting, "Who is eavesdropping here?" ”

Immediately, the paper sliding door was pushed open, and a woman wearing a gorgeous Wu costume walked out of the way, walked in front of the retainers, and said awe-inspiringly: "What's the matter?" Ladies and gentlemen, are you going to draw your sword and kill me? ”

When the retainers saw the visitor, they put back the blade that had been drawn in half, bowed and said, "It turned out to be Madame, it was rude." ”

When Saito Ryuko saw this woman, he couldn't help frowning and said, "What are you doing here as a woman?" Don't you see that we're discussing something important? ”

The woman stood and stared at Saito Ryuko for a moment, then suddenly giggled.

Saito Ryuxing said impatiently, "At this time, are you still laughing at something?" ”

The woman picked up the folding fan, half-covered her face, and removed her smile, and then suddenly pointed at Saito Ryuxing with the folding fan and said: "I'm laughing at you, an ambitious son, your father was so ambitious and ruthless that even the pit vipers that the world feared dared to betray, so as to obtain the position of the governor of the family, although he finally ended up in a tragic death, but after all, he was a hero, but how did he give birth to your unassuming son." ”

Saito Ryuxing stood up, and said with a blue face: "You are a woman, what do you know? ”

The woman's face remained unchanged and she asked, "What do I know?" Now that the pit viper is about to turn his back on the alliance and attack my mother's family, the Asai family, if I ignore it and sit idly by, will I watch my Asai family and the Saito family's alliance for more than ten years be destroyed, and then my son will fall under the pit viper's knife, and finally the concubine can only be sent back to the Asai family, watching my own family be destroyed by the pit viper, and end up being a monk and a nun? ”

Compared with the ignorance of everyone, Saito Ryuxing's mother, Omi Bureau, who came over, saw the pit viper Saito Michizo's plan. Of course, this was most likely her guess, but at least she was right this time.

"If it's just you, that's it, this matter is now related to the fate of my mother Asai's family, you, and myself, then I have to take care of it."

Under the sharp reprimand of the Omi Bureau, Saito Ryuxing was also speechless for a while, and after a while of silence, Saito Ryuxing finally asked, "In that case, what is the mother's response?" ”

"Huh." Hearing that his son, who had been disrespectful to him since the pit viper regained power in the family, was finally willing to call himself "Mother", Omi couldn't help but smile lightly, then his face changed, and then he said resolutely, "In my woman's opinion, it is better to stand up and fight and admonish the old master." ”

"Presumptuous." When the retainers heard this, they immediately shouted in fright, if they hadn't taken into account the identity of the Omi Bureau, they would have killed this person on the spot with a knife.

"No," Saito Ryuxing shook his head and said, "Mother makes sense. ”

"Huh?"

Seeing that Saito Ryuko was instigated by the Omi Bureau and made the decision to admonish the army, all the retainers' faces suddenly changed dramatically. I couldn't help but exclaim. Immediately, a retainer immediately admonished:

"No, you can't. Your Highness, the matter of military admonition is a great rebellion, and you will be scolded by the world. ”

"Hmph, my father could have rebelled against my grandfather, and my grandfather only got to where he is today by rebelling against his former governor, and since my grandfather and father were like this, why can't I follow their example? What about the scolding of the world, my grandfather has taken the status he has today. And why be afraid of criticism from others behind your back? Saito Ryuxing immediately retorted.

"This?" Hearing Saito Ryuxing say this, all the retainers were immediately speechless. In retrospect, Saito Ryuxing is really not wrong! A series of conspiracies of the pit viper conspired to seize the position of the daimyo of Mino Province, and the son of the pit viper, who also conspired against the pit viper, once seized the position of the governor of the Saito family.

So, seeing that the retainers were speechless for a while, Saito Ryuxing became even more stubborn, only to see him continue: "Right now, my grandfather sees that the Asai family is weak, and he has the heart of annexation. He didn't remember the mutual support between the alliances for more than ten years, and he didn't plan to continue the alliance with the Asai family. This is an act of unrighteousness and unbelief. ”

Saito Ryuxing showed a determined look in his eyes and said, "Regardless of faith, how can you dominate the world." I'm afraid that everyone will betray and leave at that time, and even the Asai family will become enemies. Once the Takeda family comes to attack, it will be a tough battle if the back and abdomen are restrained by the Asai family. Therefore, for the sake of the survival of my family, I am determined to do this even if I am charged with unfilial piety. ”

Then, no matter how the retainers admonished, Saito Ryuko just didn't listen, and he was determined to rebel. And the Omi Bureau also added fuel to the fire, claiming that if Saito Ryuko wanted to exile Saito Michizo, she was willing to write a letter to the Asai family, asking for the support of the Asai family, transferring troops to Mino Province, and helping Saito Ryuko's rebellion.

Saito Ryuko listened to the support of the Omi Bureau, and his confidence was even greater, and he felt that with the help of the Asai family, he was even more stable. After that, Saito Ryuko and Omi Bureau cried and knelt down to the retainers.

Saito Ryuxing choked up and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, you have watched me grow up since I was a child, who else can I give it to besides you?" Sorry for the wait. When my father rebelled against my grandfather, many retainers also assisted. If I didn't have you, I wouldn't have been able to succeed, so please help me. ”

In the face of Saito Ryuxing's cry, all the retainers also sighed at this moment. The retainers immediately discussed for a while, Saito Ryuko had the ambition to usurp the throne, but he did not have the practical talent, and it would be difficult to succeed without their help.

According to their speculation, the pit viper Saito Michizo did not form an alliance with the Asai family, which was just an ordinary decision, but Saito Ryuxing suddenly broke out because of the hesitation and fear accumulated for a long time, the distrust of the pit viper Saito Michizo, and the uneasiness about his own position.

But Saito Ryuxing is also right, he has been watched by the retainers since he was a child, and they must not watch Saito Ryuxing sacrifice like this. What's more, in the eyes of the retainers, this military admonition seems to be worth a fight, after all, as Saito Ryuxing said before, judging from the situation that the pit viper had forced some families to support the Oda family, the pit viper has the intention of revenge on the families, and as Saito Ryuxing's retainers, even if they do not participate in Saito Ryuxing's rebellion, they will inevitably be implicated, and as for reporting to the pit viper, with the character of the pit viper, it is very likely that even the person who reported it will not let go, in this case, it is better to give it a go?

So, after the retainers discussed it and made up their minds, they immediately stood up and said to Saito Ryuko, "Okay, Your Highness, I will promise you later." ”

As soon as the retainers made a decision, Saito Ryuko and Omi Bureau immediately showed grateful looks.

Saito Ryuhei immediately thanked him and said, "Thank you so much for your help. ”

However, although the retainers agreed, some of them were actually still afraid of the pit viper's previous methods, and they were still hesitating in their hearts. However, at this time, a voice came from outside the house, saying, "Your Highness, a letter has arrived. ”

Saito Ryuxing pushed the door open, and he whispered to the side of the corridor, "Your Highness, it's a secret letter." ”

Everyone opened the letter and looked carefully at the back to realize that it was the Oda family who had sent an envoy to Mino again. The purpose of the Oda family was to come to discuss the transfer of one of Oda Nobunaga's sons to Saito's family at the request of the pit viper Michizo Saito.

Hearing this news, Saito Ryuxing felt that the evidence was more conclusive, and said loudly to the hesitant retainers: "At this moment, what else do you have to doubt, grandfather is really going to abolish me, if it really comes to this point, will he let us go?" ”

Several of the retainers read the letter several times, and finally sighed, gritted their teeth, and said: "Since things have come to such a point, I will gamble my life and fight for His Highness." ”

The rest of the retainers also glanced at each other, also bowed down, and said, "I am willing to die for His Highness." ”

Seeing that everyone agreed, Saito Ryuxing showed joy, strode into the room with one fist clenched, and said to the shrine: "The descendants of Silla Saburo of Yuan, I, Saito Ryuxing, pray to the gods and Buddhas here, banish my grandfather's crimes, and punish me Saito Ryuxing alone, without involving others." ”

When everyone saw Saito Ryuko make a heavy oath, they also followed the oath, claiming that they would never betray with Saito Ryuxing, and entrusted their sons and nephews to Saito Ryuxing, ostensibly to take care of them, but in fact they were hostages.

After making a renew oath, Saito Ryuko and the others discussed a plan to rebel.

It was getting dark outside, and it was suddenly raining heavily, and it was getting heavier and heavier, and in the house, Saito Ryuko and others surrounded the fire, lowered their voices, and were discussing secretly.

Staring in front of him, half-light and half-dark burning coals, Saito Ryuxing said in a low voice: "Grandfather, you never expected that I, Saito Ryuxing, would also follow in my father's footsteps and rebel, right?" ”

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