When night falls, the natural black color gives people the best umbrella to carry out their intrigues, and even in this peaceful and peaceful temple, there is a turbulent undercurrent. At the same time, Nanxiang and Yanagi Caizang also had their own goals in mind, and took advantage of the night to catch this wave of undercurrent.

For the two of them, it was not too difficult to sneak into this courtyard. Matsunaga Xiu obviously didn't expect the news to leak out, because although he sent people to guard outside the Kasuga Hall, those subordinates didn't seem to pay too much attention, and Nan Xiang and Caizang easily avoided their eyes and ears and turned in through the window.

There were two people sitting in the hall, one of them was the Liu Shengxiu that Nanxiang saw that day, and the other was sitting on the main seat, over forty years old, it should be Matsunaga Xiu.

"There are only two people, do you want to ......" hid in the side of the neck and made a killing action.

Nan Xiang hesitated for a moment, then shook his head: "It's too risky, but if you miss a blow, it will be difficult for you and me to get out, and if something happens to Fujikatsumaru, the problem will be big." ”

Cai Zang didn't say a word, as a tacit acquiescence. After a while, the other three people entered the door one after another, and they all untied their swords and placed them in the hallway. The five of them met, saluted each other, and then sat down around the table.

"Old Rotten Pine Permanent Show, I believe you are very clear about the intention of inviting you to come." Matsunaga, who was sitting on the main seat, broke the silence, "This time we summoned Yagyu, Shichi, Koshichi, and everyone from the Ichisho Sect to come here just to start a matter together and take Tsutsui Castle together!" ”

Yanagi Xiu was obviously Matsunaga's staunchest supporter, and as soon as Matsunaga's voice fell, he immediately said: "Not bad! The country of Yamato is vast and rich, and it can't allow an eight-year-old child from his Tsutsui family to be in charge. My Yanagi family was the first to agree! ”

The other three people in the field showed disdain, but because of Matsunaga's face, they didn't show it. But the two who were hiding in the shadows were naturally unscrupulous, so they hid a sneer, as if they were extremely disappointed in their own brother.

In addition to the Yanagi family's straightforward statement, the other three parties have their own thoughts. The Shishi family and the Tsutsui family have always been friends, but after Shunzhao's death, the head of his family, Shishi Yuansheng, inevitably had some new ideas, but the matter of sleeping against him was extremely risky, and he could only be cautious. The Yue Zhi family has been the co-owner of Yamato with the Tsutsui family since the Northern and Southern Dynasties, dividing the north and the south, but it was broken by the Shunzhao Dynasty, which can be regarded as a feud. But the Yue Zhi family knows better the heart of Matsunaga Xiu, and leading him into Yamato is tantamount to luring a wolf into the house. How much cake can he eat in this change of power, this is the question that the head of the Yue Zhi family thinks about.

But the people of the Sect are not so easy to dismiss.

In terms of power, Ishiyama Honganji has always had religious members all over the country, and now it occupies Kaga, Kii, and other places, competing with other daimyos. Compared with the previous sect, Yagyu, Shishi, Yuezhi and even Matsunaga Xiu are just mourning dogs under the fence.

Therefore, the focus of Matsunaga Xiu's persuasion was also placed on the leader of the Ichijo sect: "Twenty years ago, Hosokawa Harumoto was able to lead various sects to send troops and horses with just a piece of paper, and almost wiped out the power of the Ichijo sect in the region. Now that it's been twenty years, I guess Ichizong must hate it. ”

"Yes, Abbot Zhengru has always hated it, and until the moment of his death, he did not forget to restore the power of the Zong in."

"At that time, the power of the Yizong sect was not small, and everyone in the Buddhist sect was in danger, and they could be gathered together with a piece of paper. In this way, as long as we integrate in one place, we will definitely be able to capture Tsutsui City and share the land of Yamato! The face of the leader of the Ichijo Sect became more and more difficult to look at, but Matsunaga Xiu changed his words, "After capturing Tsutsui Castle, it will be Kofukuji Temple, which has been entrenched in Yamato for many years. Wouldn't it be a good thing if your religion and Kofukuji Temple were enemies of each other, and if they could replace them as the state religion in the land of Yamato? ”

"This ......"

"I, Matsunagahide, swear hereby that if I can capture Tsutsui Castle and become the lord of Yamato, I will definitely honor Honganji Temple and conquer the Quartet for the Ichijo Sect!"

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Big trouble.

Throughout the history of Japan, it has always been the most troublesome force for all the daimyos. The daimyo of Kaga Province was killed by the Ichijo clan forces, and for a time the entire Kaga Province became a borderless land. Their fanatical pursuit of religion and their near-insoluble demagogic control over the lower classes of the populace terrified all the daimyos.

If the scattered military strength of the Yamato sect is combined with the Matsunaga show army, it will be tantamount to adding insult to injury for the Tsutsui clan, which is the head of the young master.

"The others are trivial, but if the Zong really wants to join forces with Matsunaga Xiu, Tsutsui City is bound to be in danger. For now, I can only quickly inform Kofukuji and let them take precautions. Nan Xiang said softly, "Let's withdraw first." ”

Yanagi nodded and replied as he retreated: "Ichizong...... Maybe you can also ask the people in Kinai for help, but if they know that the Yamato country, which has swept the world, is about to gain a foothold in the Yamato country at the foot of Kyoto, those powerful people in Kinai will not be able to sit on pins and needles and want to get rid of it as soon as possible? ”

Nanxiang was not very familiar with the power struggle between Kinai and, but her task was clear and clear: "We must quickly pass the news to Shunzheng and let him decide." ”

Nanxiang and Caizang took advantage of the night and quietly turned out the Yuancheng Temple. The two of them rushed to the remote corner where the castle town had settled.

Nan Xiang followed, turning around in the dark alleyway, but just around the corner, a mark appeared on the wall, which made her immediately confused.

It was an almost new scratch, even in such a night, even if she was running so fast, and the moment her fingers touched the new mark, a bolt of lightning crossed her mind.

Nan Xiang immediately accelerated, crossed Caizang, and ran wildly towards the abandoned house where they had settled. When he got closer, he heard a few crisp sounds of gold and iron clashing, Nan Xiang immediately felt alarmed, flew through the window, and just landed, he pulled out his long knife and cut a semicircle in front of him, blocking the blades of the two killers. And behind Nan Xiang's cover, it was Fujikatsumaru who was wearing Shota's clothes, and he choked out loudly with a frightened cry: "Master, master, sister!" Shota, Shota him"

Seeing the clothes on Fujikatsumaru's body, Nanxiang couldn't guess what was going on? It must have been the killers who attacked, so the two of them swapped clothes, and Shota broke through in Fujikatsumaru's clothes to try to lure the killers away.

It was a gamble that cost you your life.

In other words, life is the only bargaining chip that these two children can bet on at this moment.

There was the sound of footsteps outside the house, but it was Yanagi who finally arrived. The two killers were stunned for a moment, and then immediately jumped out of the window and escaped, without any nostalgia.

Nan Xiang's face couldn't be worse, she gently wiped away the tears on Fujikatsumaru's cheeks, slowly stood up, and looked at the familiar and unfamiliar ninja in front of her with the coldest gaze: "Mr. Yanagi, what a good means!" ”

"Oh? What advice does Ms. Nan have? ”

Yanagi leaned against the door,