Chapter 7 Chapter 7: Shengfeng Gets into the Game

When Shibata Katsutoyo woke up in the guest room of Yamazaki Castle, Fuwa Katsumitsu, Kanamori Nagachi and others had already woken up. "Are you awake?" The attendant who was serving on the side looked at Shengfeng firmly, "The weather is bad, my lord is worried about your condition getting worse, so he specially invited a famous doctor from the capital. Please allow the villain to call him and give you Get a diagnosis." "You specially invited a famous doctor from the capital for me?" Shengfeng was taken aback, and quickly got up.The quilts of Kanamori Nagachi and Bupo Shengguang had already been packed neatly, and the kettle was humming softly on the stove in the corner of the hall.

well!Shengfeng bit his lip.He already knew Hideyoshi's thoughts like the back of his hand.Hideyoshi has completely become the enemy of him and his adoptive father.But he is here to accept the enemy's favor... Should he refuse it?Shengfeng fell into confusion.As soon as I close my eyes, various illusions emerge.In a dream, Shengfeng saw Hideyoshi's henchmen surrounded him.There were Kato Toranosuke, Fukushima Ichimatsu, and Ishida Sakichi, all staring at him, and Katagiri Susaku charged at him with a gun... Could this be my burial place?Rather than being trapped and dying, it is better to simply fight.So he led the soldiers to meet them, but those people turned around and fled to a distance immediately.

"Where are you fleeing to! Come back to me!" I have no chance of winning, why don't these people come to chase and kill them?Shengfeng shouted angrily, but saw his favorite maid A Minai covering his mouth. "Let go! You cowardly fellow who is afraid of death! Anyway, my days are numbered! Let go, let me go!" Shengfeng woke up suddenly.As soon as he opened his eyes, he was already dripping with sweat and coughing continuously.This is the territory of the enemy, and we must not fall asleep again.Every time Shengfeng kept scolding himself.Probably because of the fever, after coughing, he immediately became confused again, seeing Kato Toranosuke approaching him with wide eyes...

"What's the name of the famous doctor that Master Zhuqian specially invited from the capital?" Shengfeng raised his head again——only if his body can hold on can he set off. "My name is Qu Naose Zhengqing. I heard that he is a famous doctor who only feels the pulse of noble people." "Master Chikuzen specially invited you here?" "Yes. My master thinks that you are still young and should not give up on yourself." "It really makes me terrified. Alas, before the decisive battle with Lord Chikuzen, I should cherish my life. If this is the case, then it is better to be respectful than to obey orders. Let a famous doctor come over and diagnose."

The attendant didn't listen, gave a slight salute, and went out.After a while, a doctor was brought in. It is widely rumored that Qu Naose Masaki is the unparalleled national player in the world, and Hideyoshi's intention is very clear: he must want to separate me from my adoptive father and win me over.Such an obvious intention will only be offensive... After Zhengqing came in, Shibata Katsutoyo was still upset, and gave a wry smile helplessly. "How do you feel?" Zhengqing approached Shengfeng with a gentle smile, and silently stretched out his hand to feel his pulse.As soon as his slightly cold hand was placed on his wrist, Shengfeng immediately felt a chill.The fever has not subsided, and the young man is full of strong resentment.

"Please show me your tongue." "Look!" Zheng Qing still had an amiable expression, looked at it briefly, turned his head and gestured to the old mother and Ishida Sakichi who came in at some time: "Chest." Zuoji winked, and the old mother respectfully walked to Shengfeng's side, and gently unbuttoned his skirt. Still keeping his composure, Zheng Qing stretched his cool hand in, and carefully felt from his chest to his abdomen. After touching, he regained his pulse.Shengfeng was extremely disgusted by Zhengqing's actions, but what disgusted him even more was Ishida Sakichi who stood behind Zhengqing.

"How about it, if Chikuzen-sama attacks, can I still counterattack beautifully?" Shengfeng asked happily with a smirk.I don't know if Zhengqing could hear the implication of Shengfeng's words, but he still had a smile on his face. "I heard that you are going back to Changbin City?" "Exactly. I didn't expect that in such an unexpected place, unexpected troubles would be added to unexpected people." "If you really want to go back, pay more attention on the road, the weather is very cold." "What disease?" Zhengqing didn't seem to hear. "I'll prescribe medicine for you right away, take it on the way, and after returning to Changbin, take a good rest... Also, at least rest for half a month."

"Thank you very much." "You are Welcome." "In this half month, not to mention illness, major events that determine life and death will happen at any time." At this point, Shengfeng's eyes met Zheng Qing's. "A samurai's life and death are not the business of a healer... In short, one should treat oneself well until one dies." "What disease am I suffering from?" "Lung disease." After finishing speaking calmly, Zheng Qing dipped his hands into the water that the maid had fetched earlier to wash up, and stopped looking at Sheng Feng.

Shengfeng silently looked at the roof.On the stove in the corner of the hall, the tea stove was still humming. Zhengqing, the old lady, and Ishida Sakichi had already left for a long time. "Lung disease..." Shengfeng lay on the bed blankly, talking to himself.He kicked the quilt away and sat up.The servant ran over in a panic. "What are you panicking about? Don't be so fussy..." Just halfway through speaking, Shengfeng coughed desperately again.I got up a little anxiously just now, and a mouthful of phlegm choked in my throat, causing a violent cough.The cough was so violent that De Shengfeng couldn't breathe.While letting his attendant beat his back, he quietly spit on his sleeve so that the neighbors would not know.

When the cough stopped, Shengfeng took out a pregnant paper to wipe the sputum, and when he looked casually, he found streaks of blood in it.His heart skipped a beat, and there was a buzzing in his ears.Unbelievably, his beating pulse and the voices of the neighbors were very real. "I always thought that Chikuzen Mamoru was just a short-sighted and selfish villain, but I didn't expect that I made a big mistake." It was Fupo Shengguang, who had always been reticent, confiding his heart to Jin Mori. "That's right." Jin Mori echoed. "It's also the first time I've seen the real Chikuzen Mamoru. From my point of view, Chikuzen Mamoru is very human. He is a wise man who is well-informed and knowledgeable."

"This mystery has finally been solved." Li Jia took over the words of the two of them and said, "I'm afraid Lian Shengfeng also knows this. If Chikuzen Shou was just playing tricks for his own self-interest, he would never have achieved today's achievements. Fan When I met the people in Chikuqian, I admired him very much, felt his strong human touch, and my heart was naturally attracted... People who slander behind their backs are selfish villains." Shengfeng pushed away the hand of the attendant who was rubbing his back, and sat up. "The fever has subsided, don't worry about it." "Yes. Then I will call the maid now." "No. I can change myself. You go next door now and tell them, just say I'll be there in a minute." "Yes." The attendant agreed and went out.Only then did Shengfeng quietly wipe away his tears.He felt a deep anger and loneliness in his heart.If I had known this, I would not have come.Father and Chikuzen Mamoru are like leaves and cloth on rotten wood, the gap is too great.If you insist on sewing the two together, the leaves of the rotten wood will be more easily broken.Li Jia, Sheng Guang, Chang Jin and others, it is precisely because of this mission that they have widened the distance from their father.Even Lian Shengfeng's heart seemed to have violent fluctuations. Maybe Chikuzen didn't mean to win over them.Although Chikuqian was not sincere, the praise from the three of them made people feel that his "charm" was terrifying.Hideyoshi's faint confidant of a little heart, but it became a manifestation of his wisdom and sincerity, and built a bright road for them. Shengfeng was trembling and had to put on his clothes several times. "It seems that it is impossible not to go back. We must go back quickly..." He said to himself, and walked gently to the corridor.If he stayed here for a moment longer, his father's strength would be weakened more. "Shengfeng, according to Qu Naose's diagnosis, your condition doesn't seem to be serious." The Li family said as soon as they saw Shengfeng, "But you can get up now, so it's not a serious problem, right?" "Don't worry Maeda-sama, the fever has subsided." "Oh. Now Chikuzen Mamoru has dispatched a fast horse, and someone has taken the prescription to the capital to get the medicine. I think you'd better bring the medicine back to Nagahama." "No, no need." Shengfeng waved his hand and flatly refused, "I can't bear the kindness of Zhuqian anymore. The better Mr. Zhuqian treats me, the more uncomfortable I feel. Father must be worried about us in Beizhuang, I Let's go back quickly, the sooner the better." Although Shengfeng's face was ugly, Lijia's face was bright and sunny. "Last night, I had a heart-to-heart conversation with Chikuzen Shou. I think peace is coming, please don't worry." "There is such a good thing?" Shengfeng deliberately showed a worried attitude, "This is quite different from my premonition. After seeing my father, I will also talk about my thoughts." "Your opinion is..." When Lijia asked, Shengfeng tensed his pale face. "Surrender Chikuzen Mamoru in exchange for Shibata's Antai..." "Are you joking?" "It's a serious word. It has reached this point, so there is nothing to worry about! If the peace talks fail, I would rather die in battle with Nagahama, and my father will also die in battle with Echizen. Please tell Chikuzen Mamoru about this too." "Aren't you too hasty?" "No, it's not hasty. Tell Chikuzen that you will never ask for help in a decisive battle. Needless to say, Tanba and Hori, others, such as Toshiie, Kanemori, Fupo, etc., will never intervene... Please send all of these Tell Chikuzen-sama." Li's face suddenly became ugly, and he glanced at the other two.Probably because of his illness, Shengfeng was extremely sensitive, and his words pierced Lijia's chest like a knife, making him extremely uncomfortable.Although this statement sounds very sentimental, it is very likely to become a reality.Li Jiadao: "Anyway, my Li family also has my own ideas, no matter what, please listen to my words first, and then speak to Chikuqian Shou." "Please. I will rush back to Changbin City immediately. I will stick to the city and be on standby at any time. Then..." Shengfeng said, turning his face away, "According to father's wishes, fight to the end with blood." "Understood." "Then get ready to go." "Zhuqian Shou kindly sent someone to the capital to get you medicine, why don't you wait any longer?" "I'm very scared. I'm afraid to accept Chikuzen's favor. Even if I'm the only one left, I want to...stand by my father's side." The Li family sighed, and told the retainers who were waiting at the door expressionlessly: "Go and prepare your luggage and prepare to leave." Shengfeng's premonition finally came true.In the end, Hideyoshi wrote down the content of living in peace with the Sing family and preventing Hide Katsu from inheriting the Oda family business on the affidavit, and handed it over to the Toshi family. On the fourth day of November, after the group left Yamazaki Castle—of course, Toshiya returned to Echizen, Katsutoyo returned to Nagahama in Omi, and Hideyoshi himself left Yamazaki immediately and hurried to Kyoto.On the fourth and fifth day of the lunar new year, Hideyoshi summoned Niwa Chohide to Honkokuji Temple.As for the content of the talks, it is self-explanatory. Hideyoshi's strength is obvious, and defeating Singer is of course no problem.His intention is also very obvious, in order to prevent the world from falling into war again, an agreement must be reached with Changxiu, so who would dare to say no to him?He strikes first and suppresses Changxiu strategically. On the ninth day of November, Hideyoshi personally led troops into Omi, and announced to the outside world that he sent troops this time because he felt that it was inappropriate for Mr. Nobutaka to stay in Gifu, so he went to take Nobutaka into the capital. The people didn't think so.Whispers can be heard everywhere in the streets and alleys: the relationship between Hideyoshi and Singe is still at odds, and the purpose of sending troops this time is to capture Nagahama Castle. After Hideyoshi left Yamazaki Castle, he immediately sent troops to Seta and Yasuchi. On the 11th, he entered Hori Hidemasa's home castle, Sawayama Castle, and on the 12th, he quickly surrounded Katsutoyo's Nagahama Castle. Shengfeng was speechless when he heard the siege.The Toshi family had just returned to Echizen, and without knowing whether they had any connection with the Katsu family, Hideyoshi surrounded Nagahama Castle with lightning speed and at the same time ordered the construction of Yokoyama Castle.However, after the siege, Hideyoshi was not in a hurry to go to war.On the 16th, he personally rushed to Meinong, and arrived at Dayuan City, the city directly connected to the family's family, to persuade the faithful and filial retainers to surrender. Shengfeng was very uncomfortable.He couldn't even tell what kind of mood this was.He knew that he had no chance of winning, but he had long ago made up his mind to live and die with his father and fight vigorously to occupy the city.Unexpectedly, Hideyoshi surrounded him instead of fighting, which made Shengfeng restless, and seemed to be in a nightmare every day. On this day, Shengfeng still had some fever.Therefore, he didn't let his attendants approach, but lay alone in the bunk, and only let his maid, Aminai, beat his back.Shengfeng already regards her as his concubine. "Zhuqian is such a strange person." Shengfeng seemed to be talking to himself, "It is clear that he built Hengshan City to monitor me, but he didn't even send a messenger over." Aminai pondered for a while, as if thinking about how to answer. "I heard that Beizhuang sent an envoy to the old man yesterday. Didn't you hear about it?" "Father sent a messenger? Why didn't you come to inform me?" "But, it's not the envoys sent here. I heard that the old Kinoshita Hanemon and Tokuyagamasa have gone up." "Oh? I also have something to tell my father, go and call Hanemon." Upon hearing this, Aminai frowned her charming eyebrows. "This this……" "Did you hear some rumors?" "Yes...ah, no, no." "They told you to hide it from me?" "Yes... they said that you have secretly surrendered to Lord Chikuzen." "Ah!" Shengfeng couldn't help grabbing Aminai's hand when he heard it, his eyes were about to burst, "What? You said I betrayed my father and had an affair with Chikuzenshou?" When Shengfeng asked, Aminai lowered his head. "I heard that the elder of the family has clearly told the envoy that these are all rumors... there is no shadow of it. He also said that you are still ill, please don't listen to rumors... I really shouldn't have told you this, please forgive me, my lord. crime." Shengfeng still held A Minai's hand tightly, his body trembling uncontrollably.Is it really groundless?Thinking about it, he felt a suffocation in his heart.Father or Hideyoshi, who treats me better?Ever since he returned to Changbin City, whenever he had a fever, he would suddenly have such thoughts.When in Nagasaki, Katsutoyo was able to speak freely to Hideyoshi as he wished, because somewhere in his heart he already agreed with Hideyoshi—no matter how presumptuous I was, Hideyoshi was always tolerant.Father didn't see this at all, but Hideyoshi did.But I want to leave behind the stigma of betraying my father... "What's wrong, son, you are crying..." "As a general, am I too weak?" "No, although you are very kind, you are a strong man." "Why would a strong man cry in front of you? Well, quickly call Hanemon. I won't reprimand you. But how can people accept my father's suspicion for no reason? I have to untie this knot myself. .” "Yes. I'll come whenever I go." Aminai walked out, and then Shengfeng quietly wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and sat up.He just realized that Hideyoshi, him and his father were constantly entangled.In this decisive battle, who is the strongest? "I heard that you called the old minister..." The expression of the old minister Hanemon Kinoshita showed that he seemed to have a premonition of the reason why Katsutoyo called him, "I heard that your fever has subsided a lot, I happen to have something to think about." tell you." "About the Beizhuang envoy?" "Oh yes." "I also heard that a messenger is coming." "That's exactly what I want to talk about. I also think that Yoyomasa Sakuma is just guessing out of thin air. I heard that the messenger Hiratani Bunzaemon has come to spy on you..." "Spy on me..." "Yes. My lord said that the people who went to Chikuzen Mamoru a few days ago, Maeda, Fupo, Kanemori, etc., all seemed to be Yamazaki's people after they came back... I heard that Sakuma Yoshimasa was furious at that time ..." After hearing this, Shengfeng smiled wryly, tears were about to fall.It seems that his father likes his nephew Sheng Zheng far more than himself, but what can he do?Since his father already suspected him, he could only try to explain. "Half-right guard, what should we do? It won't work if this continues." Hanemon nodded and moved forward. "Your Majesty, don't be too anxious about this matter. Master Tokunaga and I have already discussed it with the messenger, saying that this must be a misunderstanding. However, it depends on the role played by Master Sakuma in the middle..." He frowned Frowning, he smiled wryly, "Young Master also saw that although Chikuzen Shou has strengthened the nearby armaments, he may not launch an attack immediately. It is best to endure as long as you can and wait and see what happens. For the current plan, be careful, don't Deliberately stir up trouble." "Do you also think that Chikuzen Mamoru did not intend to provoke a war?" "It depends on our actions. If our side does not take the initiative to attack, I think Chikuzen Shou will never take the initiative." "How could we take the initiative to attack?" "That's right. Therefore, although Chikuzen Shou has made all preparations, the battle has not yet started. Seta, Nagahama, Sawa Mountain, Ogaki and other places have not fought. Also, according to the news that I just got today , Kazutetsu-sama Inaba of Shimizu Castle, Takagi Sadahisa and his sons of Imao Castle, Morinaga Ke of Kaneyama Castle and others have all stood on the side of Chikuzen. Returning to Chikuzen is the best way to avoid being attacked. I think that in a short time, Nobutaka They will also lay down their weapons." "Have you heard anything else?" "Yes. I heard that Mr. Nobutaka's old minister, Saito Riyao, has come forward and said that Nobutaka has no strength to fight Hideyoshi... Therefore, if Nobutaka of Gifu and Chikuzen make peace, then no matter what Sakuma of Echizen says to the lord In other words, there will never be a war. Therefore, we'd better wait and see what happens, and don't need to report to the lord first, this is the best policy." "Oh, if you stand on the side of Chikuqian, you can avoid being hit?" Shengfeng smiled wryly, which was self-deprecating. "Report to you, my lord." Another old minister, De Yong Shouchang, came in. "Oh, Shouchang, I was looking for you. What's the matter?" "Hashiba Chikuzen sent an envoy." "Huh? Sure enough." "The other party claimed to be Chikuzen Mamoru's bodyguard, Kato Toranosuke, and said that he had captured the medicine from a famous doctor in the capital, and brought it over by the way." "To deliver medicine?" "Yes. So I said, for such a trivial matter, I don't need to ask you personally, just let me pass it on. However, he refused to entrust it to me anyway." "Why?" "He said, it's not an ordinary thing, but medicine. It would be troublesome if the servants around the son do something bad. Once the bag is dropped, it will be replaced with poison...not only will it harm you, but it will also violate the order of the master. Therefore He said he had to hand it over to you in person, so he can rest assured. He strongly asked me to report it, and he seems to be a very stubborn person." "Kato Toranosuke...Okay, see you right away. You tell him that I'm sick and the house is in chaos. By the way, you guys go too. Mino, you'll be with me too. Don't let him see that we're wary " After finishing speaking, Shengfeng closed his eyes lightly, "Oh, he specially sent me medicine..." Even if it was a lie, it was enough to see Hideyoshi's sincerity!Thinking of this, Shengfeng's eyes became moist again. "My humble servant is Kiyomasa Kato Toranosuke who I met with my son in Yamazaki Castle before." Guided by Tokunaga Juro, Kiyomasa walked into the hall, quickly glanced at the people present, and saluted Shengfeng. "Oh, I remember. You are a samurai that Master Chikuzen is proud of. I heard that you alone can stand up to thousands of troops. You are such a hero. I am really envious. It is a pity that Shengfeng is weak..." "That's right. I'm going to the lord of Ogaki, and I happened to pass by here. Because my lord has always been concerned about your son's condition, he ordered me to bring these famous medicines to you no matter what, so I came here rashly." "I am truly apprehensive and grateful. Please convey your thanks to Chikuzen-sama." "Then, I'll give you the medicine." Sure enough, as Shouchang said, Qingzheng deliberately knelt in front of Shengfeng, handed the medicine bag to him, and then returned to the original place and sat down, "My lord said, You are suffering from tuberculosis, and you are most afraid of cold air. After the beginning of spring, I will definitely invite Mr. Qu Naose to take a look. Please take care of your health, my lord." "Master Chikuzen, I don't know how to thank you for your kindness..." Shengfeng's father's face appeared in front of Shengfeng, and he sighed.His father watches over him, while Hideyoshi is hostile to his father, sharpens his sword, and seeks medical treatment for his enemy's son... "I have to rush to the battlefield immediately, so I will retire." "Going to the battlefield?" "Yes. Participate in the battle." Qingzheng said resolutely, his face was full of sincerity, and he didn't seem to be lying at all. "Why didn't I hear that there was a war, where is it..." "This..." Kiyomasa hesitated for a moment, wondering if he sensed Katsutoyo's uneasiness, "Takikawa Kazumashi showed signs of betraying Mr. Nobuo, I was going to Kita Ise to attack Takikawa, and then to Gifu .” Shengfeng leaned forward unknowingly. "Yiyi betrayed Nobuo..." He knew that it was not only Nobuo but also his father who formed an alliance with Yiyi and jointly planned to attack Chikuzen, but he couldn't say it casually.Even so, the conquest of Gifu after the crusade against Yiyi, such an important secret, is there such a thing in the world that a guard speaks out so bluntly? Toranosuke came this time to remind Katsutoyo that before Chikuqian, he had to attack Gifu first, and then Beizhuang, so that he could prepare.This must be what Hideyoshi asked him to say... Shengfeng's chest suddenly became hot.This is clearly Chikuzen's important strategy before the war, and is he demonstrating against himself?Once Gifu falls, Singer will be immediately isolated and his morale will be hit hard.Prior to this, Shengfeng could only use recuperation as an excuse to wait and see the development of the situation.In this way, it is completely consistent with what Sai Kinoshita Hanmataemon said just now.It turned out that not only Maeda Toshiie, Fupo, Kanemori, but also Shibata's old minister stood by Hideyoshi... "Actually, I don't know what to say to the young master, but my lord told the little one that you are very easy-going, young master, so I will be blunt..." Qingzheng said solemnly. When Shengfeng heard this, he hurriedly stopped Qingzheng. "As for some gossip, we'll talk about it later..." "Hey, my lord has said, I can say anything..." Kato said again. Shengfeng's face suddenly turned pale, and he quickly waved his hands. "I am the son of Shibata Katsuie, Chikuzen-sama's enemy." "My lord, you don't have to worry about these things at all." Qingzheng said slowly, "My lord doesn't regard your father as an enemy at all." "Not considered an enemy?" "Yes, my lord often praises Shibata Xiu-sama in front of me as a model of traditional samurai, emphasizing righteousness and principles, which is admirable. Therefore, we must remind Xiu-sama not to lead him astray." Kinoshita and Tokunaga, who were seated at the same table, were dumbfounded by what they said, and Shengfeng was even more surprised, his face was distorted. "What did you say, to remind my father not to go astray... Is that what Chikuzen said?" "Exactly." Qingzheng smiled heartily and nodded, "Master Xiu valued righteousness and reason, and he was also an important minister of the Youfu before his death. My lord said that Mr. Xiu should think carefully, and don't get lost in the moment. Moreover, Mr. Shengfeng You are quick-witted and smart, and you must consider Maeda-sama who is in a dilemma. In short, the matter involves several parties, and you should carefully consider it, and it is best not to hurt the peace. The lord said that if there is a chance, I can tell you something." Tokuyong Shouchang poked a sentence from the side: "I should listen to it, are you right, Mr. Kinoshita?" "Don't talk nonsense!" Shengfeng immediately stopped the two of them. "You don't need to tell me, I know it too. You go back and tell Lord Chikuzen, just tell me what I said, how can Shengfeng be a smart man, and now he has become a fool suspected by his father. Thank you for these herbs..." "How can that be done?" Qingzheng suddenly turned his back on the guest, "I haven't said it yet, but the young master already knows. Once your understanding is different from my master's meaning, what face does Toranosuke have to meet the master? Now that you have started, Please allow me to continue." "Since it's halfway through..." Kinoshita Hanemon was afraid that the two young people would become stiff, so he hurried out to smooth things over, "For the sake of the envoy's face, let him finish for now..." "Okay, then listen to it." Aminai next to him looked at everyone tremblingly.In fact, what Shengfeng thought was that if Qing Zheng was allowed to finish his speech, his situation would be even more difficult.But the veterans were completely different, their eyes seemed to be shining with curiosity, wanting to know Hideyoshi's real intention. Qingzheng let out a burst of hearty laughter. "Ah, my lord's words really frighten me. You're welcome. My lord's heart is like a clear sky, without any haze at all. That's all I want to tell you, please forgive me for being reckless. Ask the Shibata family Antai's path lies in..." Although he said "I don't know if I don't tell you", Shengfeng still couldn't help being curious, and unconsciously leaned forward. "Actually, Shibata Xiu-sama's initial prediction was wrong. After my lord wiped out Mitsuhide, he immediately pacified Kinki. At that time, Xiu-sama not only couldn't see the credit of my lord, but was also bewitched by Nobutaka's ambition. In order to support his agreement to inherit the Oda family business." "Yes." Tokuyong Shouchang echoed from the side. "Because the repair-sama is a person who values ​​giri, this agreement bound him tightly and made him unable to move. Of course Nobutaka knew this, but instead of untying the repair-sama, he kept encouraging him In short, all the reasons lie in your father's traditional samurai disposition, and he misunderstood Nobuko. Therefore, my lord took decisive measures to correct Nobuko's injustice... This is my lord's wise opinion." "So...after Chikuzen-sama attacked Kita Ise, he still wanted to attack Mr. Nobutaka himself?" "Exactly." Qingzheng said nonchalantly, "Although my lord has repeatedly declared his righteousness to Xinxiao, Xinxiao feels that Mr. Xiu is behind him, not only did not restrain his ambition, but it became even more inflated. Therefore, let him teach him a lesson first, so that he can let him go." He's sober." "Teach him a lesson..." "Yes. My lord saw that Maeda, Fupo, and Kanamori, who were with you on the mission to Yamazaki before, were feeling tired, so they made up their minds decisively. Now, Kuroda Takataka and Hachisuka Masakatsu are leading the army at full speed. Advance towards Mino. Needless to say Niwa Chohide and Hori Hidemasa, Ujiie Naruto, Inaba Kazutetsu, Takagi Sadahisa and others have also joined us. It is estimated that Tsutsui Junkei, Hosokawa Tadakashi, Ikeda Katsuto, etc. Ren has led 50,000 elite soldiers to surround Gifu City. Once the war starts, the winner can be decided in the blink of an eye. Therefore, try to start the war before the heavy snow next month..." The development of the situation was too shocking, Shengfeng bit his lip and trembled all over.Unexpectedly, he led three people to Yamazaki as an envoy, not only did not hold back Hideyoshi, but accelerated his actions, how ironic! From this point of view, it is logical that his father suspected that he and the other three had surrendered to Hideyoshi.Winter has come.In the Northland where heavy snow was about to fall, no matter how brave my father was, he probably couldn't be saved. "I think the young master has understood." Qingzheng thought that his kindness would make the other party very happy, and asked Deyong Shouchang proudly, "Before the heavy snow comes, Xinxiao will surrender for his own safety. As long as Xinxiao If you give up your ambitions, my lord will abandon the past, make peace with him, and let him stay as a hostage at most. In this way, Shibata Xiu-sama can also be freed from the painful righteousness. My lord is definitely not prejudiced against your father and son Before the heavy snow comes, please take care of your health and recuperate, and don't act rashly..." Qingzheng saluted Shengfeng quietly, stood up from his seat, and was about to leave. Tokunaga Toshimasa and Kinoshita Hanemon hurriedly got up to see them off, while Katsutoyo was in a daze.At this time, he seemed to have a fever again, trembling all over, and only felt a chill coming from his back. "My lord..." Aminai hurriedly brought a padded jacket and put it on Shengfeng, "You look bad, do you feel cold?" However, Shengfeng didn't seem to hear Aminai's question.Qingzheng's arrogant figure was still dangling in front of his eyes, and that sonorous voice was still echoing in his ears. "My lord, should you fry the medicine that the warrior sent just now..." "Once I take his medicine, I will die." "Is it poison?" "Minao." Shengfeng suddenly put his face down on the table, and his cough broke out again.Mino hastily turned to her back and beat his back for him. "These medicines..." The cough finally stopped, but two lines of sparkling tears flowed from Shengfeng's bloodshot eyes, "This is not poison...I really want to take it." "I'll fry it for you right away." "No, wait a minute... I think about it, but I absolutely cannot take it. Chikuzen Mamoru is my father's enemy. If I take his medicine, wouldn't it be the same as really betraying my father and having an affair with Chikuzen Mamoru? " "Oh……" "Chikuzen Mamoru is so deceitful and terrifying." Saying this, Katsutoyoshi trembled.Perhaps, this is a well-designed trap by Chikuzen.Suddenly, doubts about Hideyoshi flashed across Shengfeng's heart like lightning. "Chikuzen... what happened to him?" "Enough, don't ask him again." "Then... please rest for a while." "How envious of Qingzheng's strong body." At this time, Hanemon and Juchang came back together. "My lord, do you think it's weird today?" It was Shouchang who spoke.Hanemon frowned in pain, and sat down with his face turned away. "I was afraid that I would make you sick again, so I made my own decision and sent the messenger back..." "Messenger? Is it Qingzheng just now?" "This..." Hanemon hesitated for a moment, "No, the messenger from Gifu Castle." "An envoy from Gifu too?" "Yes. Hideyoshi's army has already mobilized. It is estimated that the battle is imminent. Gifu specially sent the veteran Okamoto Yoshikatsu to pass the message. Okamoto said that once the fight starts, I hope Nagahama will immediately raise the flag to respond." "How did you answer him?" Shengfeng blushed. Katsutoyo asked too urgently, and Shou Chang quickly glanced at Hanemon. "I replied to him that the young master is still ill and cannot immediately agree to their request. When the condition improves, I will immediately report to the young master, and after discussing it, I will reply to them." "You... how can you make such an important matter without reporting it to me?" "My lord!" It was Hanemon who spoke this time, "I expected that my lord would scold us, but I still want to be the master for you." "You have expected it a long time ago, but you still..." "Yes. Even the envoy Okamoto Yoshikatsu said that the overall situation has been settled, so we..." "What's the big picture?" "Yokoyama Castle has been built, and Nagahama Castle has been surrounded. Therefore, Chikuzen Shoutou knows exactly what kind of envoys Gifu Castle sends and how we should respond." "You mean, just because he knows everything, we can't fight?" "If we stand up and fight, the city will fall within three days." "Stop talking!" Although Katsutoyo stopped Hanemon, he was speechless.He also thought about the same question as the old minister. "Young master..." Hanemon Yoshida said, "This city was originally built by the Chikuzen garrison. Where is the fortification and where is the river, the Chikuzen garrison is better than us. The enemy in the north is indeed extremely powerful, but once the enemy surrounds us from the direction of Mount Sawa and Ogaki, we will be like turtles in an urn." "You mean, the old man Hideyoshi sent me back to this city just to make me betray my father?" "My lord, forgive me." Shou Chang's attitude was tougher, and he was more merciless than Hanemon, "For a city that can be taken in less than three days, if you build the front and defend the heirs, you will not attack, but will send you medicine. , What do you think, Young Master, about Zhuqian's thoughts?" "This is Chikuzen's strategy!" "Young master is too young!" Shouchang's attitude was still extremely tough, "Don't forget, this city can be taken within three days. Zhuqian defends the siege and does not attack because he does not want to kill him and has no hostility towards him. Don't you think this is the way of a warrior?" "Master Tokunaga..." Seeing that Ju Chang became more and more excited, Kinoshita Hanemon hurriedly raised his hand to stop him, "Young master is still ill, let's stop here for today..." "No way! Hanemon, what are your intentions? You mean, we'd better not take care of father's ally, Mr. Nobutaka?" "Forget it, I think that's all for today." "No, you have to explain it to me today!" "Then please excuse my rudeness." "Oh, I'd like to hear it." "Zhuqian Shou thinks that the son understands righteousness better than the master of Beizhuang, so he wants you to be filial..." "Joke! I've already been suspected by my father, why talk about filial piety..." "The more this is the case, the more filial piety is required. Once the lord acts recklessly, the family will be destroyed immediately. Therefore, when it is a last resort, the son can stand up and persuade the lord to protect the honor of the Shibata family... This point, Even Yoshikatsu Okamoto, a veteran of Gifu, agrees with me." After Hanemon finished speaking, he raised his old face proudly and stared at Katsutoyo. "Okay, let's go down." The air was tense and suffocating.The two sides were in a stalemate for a while, and Shengfeng came in and said something.He didn't have the courage to ask any more.就连前来请求救援的信孝的老臣，都认为信孝和胜家不智，对秀吉怀有敬意，还有什么可说的？ 若秀吉的怀柔之手伸了过来，无论岐阜还是长滨，眨眼之间就会从内部分崩离析。是啊，胜负早在决战之前就已决出……秀吉是个具有何等智慧的人物啊！不，这不仅仅在于他个人的能力，还在于他深邃的洞察力，及对时局的精确判断。 “美乃，我要歇息。” "yes." 胜丰让美乃扶着，站了起来，向屏风里的铺席迈了一两步。“我看我还是服了吧。”说着，他停了下来。 “哎，您说什么？” “我说，我还是收下吧。” “公子说的是药吗？” “对，是药。你去给我煎了。我服了就去歇息。” “是。”阿美乃终于松了一口气，她把胜丰搀去坐下，立刻走到北面角落里的炉子前煎起药来。川芎的香气弥漫开来。 风声大了起来，冬季已完全包围了湖水北面的天地。 “美乃，我为何又想服用筑前守的药了，你明白其中的缘由吗？” “这……”美乃低头沉思起来，“终究还是身体要紧。” “不。如弄不明白筑前守的心思，我死不瞑目。” “啊呀，不要老说死……” “世上哪有不死之人。我看死并非不吉之言。” “我希望您……希望您永远活着。” “那好啊。把药给我端过来。” "yes." 阿美乃把放在桌上的汤药端过来，胜丰小心翼翼地接过，轻轻地呷了一小口，小声地念叨着：“父亲，胜丰决非输给了筑前守。如果人对我好一点儿，我便趋之若骛，岂不被神佛笑话……因此，我先喝了他的汤药，一旦事有不测，我必然回报他一刀。” 阿美乃似懂非懂地听着他自言自语，并没有说一句话。