Jiuhachilang Zhenchang was under the south window of the academy, fiddling with Yi hexagram.

"Jiuhachilang, how is the hexagram today?"

Jiuhachilang didn't raise his head: "My son thinks ...... It should be successful. ”

"Will it be difficult?"

"Yes."

"That's nature. It's not so easy. Is the hexagram still as capricious as it was when divination Xin Xuan died? Okuhira said as he took out Tokugawa Ieyasu's affidavit from his pocket and placed it on the hexagram. Zhenchang looked at it expressionlessly, silent.

"When the time comes, we may have to say goodbye for a while."

"Please be careful, father. Nobuyoyo Takeda in the Kurose region was adept at using firearms. ”

"That's nature. But taking the initiative to publicize that he was colluding with the Tokugawa family, this kind of law that violates common sense, the Takeda family may not understand. That's a good strategy. Ha ha. Misaku chuckled.

"Father, they may ask us to hand over more hostages." Zhenchang was worried that the Takeda family would blackmail the Okuhei family with more hostages.

"Is this what the hexagram shows?"

"Yes. Things probably won't be that simple......"

"I know. You don't have to worry. Even if I don't go back, as long as Nagashino Castle is captured, we will have achieved our goal. As long as they can't rest assured of Sakute Castle, they can't send troops to support Nagashino. You call the six guards to come here! ”

"You're going to take the six guards with you?"

"I don't worry about others, if I bring the six guards......" the father and son smiled heartily.

"Listen, you must polish your weapons."

"Understood."

"If you hear news from me, it's a signal; If I come back safely, I must be prepared. ”

"The child must be prepared with care."

"Take care of your family. Ensure their safe retreat. If it is not handled properly. Will be laughed at by Tokugawa Ieyasu. You are already his son-in-law. This matter will determine your whole life. Zhenchang was smiling and nodding, and the Opei Six Guards suddenly burst in in a panic.

"Rokubei! What's wrong? So flustered. Misaku frowned and scolded, "How can a man who has passed the age of not being confused make such a fuss? ”

Rokubei still couldn't calm down, he shook his head violently: "Kurose's Takeda Nobutoyo has come straight to the attack, and Ganlizaemon has also sent a messenger in a hurry. ”

"I'm waiting for them. They probably suspected me of fornicating with the Tokugawa family. ”

"Exactly. They told the lord to go to the Kurose tent at once. ”

"I know! Therefore, I am discussing with Zhenchang whether to take you with me. I didn't expect you to be so flustered......"

"Your lord can be so calm, but things are not as simple as you might expect. Because the other party has to make a decision after the deliberation of the generals. So let you bring a hostage over. ”

"What?" Hearing the word hostage, Misaku looked at her son Zhenchang, "Then don't be so flustered." He sighed, "Who the hell do they want to be hostage?" ”

"Madame and little boy Chimaru."

"Chimaru and Madame?" Misaku's voice trembled, but he quickly laughed again, "Hahaha, huh? I didn't expect the Takeda family to have such scheming people. But don't panic. Zhenchang has already reached divination. ”

"The hexagram has shown ......"

"Not bad. Okay, call Chimaru. Madame was sick in bed, and they could hand it over at any time if they needed it. Let Kuroya Shikuro accompany Chimaru. I'll go first. ”

"Father." Jungchang couldn't help but shout, but Misaku didn't listen at all. The hostages sent this time will be the same as those sent to Feng before. I'm afraid that they will all go a dead end. However, if he lingers at this time, he will not be able to deal with Tokugawa Ieyasu, and it will also be detrimental to the situation of the war, because Tokugawa Ieyasu has already given the order to attack Nagashino Castle.

exchanged the life of his young son for thousands of new territories, and Misaku had a heat in his chest: "Call Kuroya Shikuro and Chimaru to come over." ”

"Yes." Okuhei Rokubei stood up in shock. Misaku has always done what it says. But what a troubled time! Misaku's son in his later years, this year's thirteen-year-old Chimaru, is his treasure, this son is outstanding in reading and learning calligraphy, and extraordinary martial arts, especially archery, almost no one in the family can match. Chimaru's appearance is the most outstanding among brothers, and with the squeamishness that young sons are used to, they look even more cute.

"Father! Are you going to send Chimaru to death? ”

"! No one wants to send him to death! ”

At this time, Chimaru and Kuroya Shikuro arrived under the guidance of Rokubei.

The old minister Kuroya Shikuro seemed to have heard something, showing a fearless look, and there was a light of Shen Yi hidden in his eyes, but Chimaru seemed to be still in the dark. "Father, brother, good morning." After Chimaru finished greeting, he looked at his father with a kiss smile on his face.

"Chimaru ......" Misaku's voice finally trembled, but her eyes opened surprisingly wide, radiating a terrifying light, "Whose child are you?" ”

"It's the son of Okupei Misaku Shou Okupei's Zhenneng. And ......" he looked at his eldest brother Zhenchang with wide eyes, "It's the younger brother of Opei Jiuhachiro Zhenchang." ”

"Oh, let me ask you, do you think your father and brother are loyal warriors with backbone?"

"The child thinks that you are all well-known warriors among the three sides of the mountain family."

"Oh." Misaku took a deep breath, "I spoil you too much, making you too well-behaved...... I taught you how to commit suicide by seppuku, remember? ”

Chimaru's face changed drastically: "If you forget, you can't call a samurai ......"

"Really? My father was pleased. Don't smear your father and brother in their faces. Shikuchi," Misaku finally turned her gaze to Kuroya Shikuro, "You should give your life when I need you." ”

"My lord! Needless to say, Shikuro was ready. ”

"I know. The look in your eyes when you first came in said it all. I'm going to send Chimaru to the Takeda family's tent. I think...... Although he is intelligent by nature, he is somewhat overly doting. Therefore, you must discipline him well and not let him be laughed at. Chimaru ......"

"Father."

"Listen, I'm going to send you to the Takeda family. There, you have to study hard and practice martial arts. ”

Hearing his father's tone so harsh, Chimaru quietly knelt down. He knew he was going to be a hostage. His eyes, as clear as a girl's, stared at his father tightly, as if he could hear the trembling of his heart.

"Chimaru ......," Brother Zhenchang spoke, "The Takeda family has high mountains and deep waters, and the climate is harsh, so you have to take care." ”

"Yes...... Be. ”

", what are you crying about? My father used to tell us that a man should never express his feelings with tears. ”

"I understand. I didn't cry. ”

"There are no poor worms in the Oping family. Okay, go say goodbye to your mother, and go to Takeda's house in good spirits. ”

"Yes. Chimaru will happily go to Takeda's house. Father and brother also ......"

"Okay, okay, Shijiu, please." Seeing that Zhenchang and himself were about to shed tears, Misaku immediately whispered to Shikuro.

"Chimaru Childe, I'll accompany you next." Shikuro urged Chimaru and stood up. The six guards were already crying and couldn't lift their heads.

"Ahh The footsteps faded away, and Misaku slapped her stomach hoarsely, "Let's have a good meal, and then hurry to Kurose." Rokubei, come with me. Hurry up and eat. ”

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