Chapter 10 Chapter Ten Tokugawa Saves His Son

This morning, before dawn, Xinkang got up early and came to the racecourse. This is the horse farm where grandfather and father used to come to walk their horses every morning. The ancient trees are towering, the cherry trees are lush, and the dense green leaves are like mountains in the morning mist. Xinkang rode a steed, galloping in the racecourse like a gust of wind, looking at the sweat oozing from the horse's neck from time to time.Since the accidental death of Calamus, Xinkang has devoted all his energy to the cultivation of martial arts.Of course, he also indulged in that popular romantic dance for a while, but that didn't make him completely forget himself.He always felt that Calamus was staring at him pitifully all the time.

"Calamus, why did you die, why didn't you stay with me?" Whenever Xinkang called out in his heart, Calamus was always silent and just shook his head gently. "It's just inexplicable, you broke my heart." Recently, Xinkang also began to use his own understanding to explain the death of Calamus. Iris must be worried that Shinyasu and Tokuhime will be at odds. If she causes discord between their husband and wife, it will not benefit the Oda and Tokugawa families at all. Therefore, the cautious and kind-hearted Iris is in distress.It just so happened that Mrs. Tsukiyama brought another girl named Ju Nai, so before Xin Kang had moved on, she chose to die... After the death of Calamus, Xin Kang began to think about how to repair the relationship with De Ji.Of course, maybe he was subconsciously praying for calamus.

Before he knew it, Chrysanthemum had become an adult beside De Ji. His mother, Mrs. Tsukiyama, was still dissatisfied. "Sanlang, even the person who won't give birth to you in the next life, what else can you worry about?" She came here from time to time and deliberately said some accusations to Deji. He sent his mother away with a smile. Now Chrysanthemum is used to the life of serving De Ji, and is very satisfied.Some things in the world are really incredible.Ever since Xinkang planned to reconcile with Deji, Deji also abandoned the past, and the two reconciled as before. "Young master, I have to ask you to forgive me for some things. I hated you before." In the boudoir, Deji, who apologized to Xinkang, was simple and kind, and even looked a bit like a calamus that had passed away.

"After I become a military commander, I can't be half-hearted. I must practice martial arts well. I am still far behind my father in all aspects." Since having these thoughts, Xinkang has stopped drinking. Practice martial arts.This is Xinkang now. Seeing that the horse was exhausted and out of breath, Xinkang jumped off the horse. "It's useless, it's so tired after running for such a little time." He was talking to the horse alone, and saw Pingyan Qinji riding a horse from a distance. The weather was fine, and the sky above was blue and blue, as if someone had wiped it off, and it was extraordinarily bright.The breeze came slowly, blowing on the sweaty shoulders, and I felt very happy.

"The young master is very energetic today." After Qinji came over, he said hello first. "Oh, the strength of this deer horse is far from enough. Once it fights with the enemy, it really makes people feel uncertain. It would be great if there is a younger and stronger horse." Xinkang did not even look back, while stroking The front leg of the horse said, "Sergetic foal, how about I take you to the river and give you a bath?" "Little Lord……" "Oh, if I brush and brush your fur after you take a bath, you will look like a famous horse." "Young master!" Qinji shouted again, muttering something.

"Is there something important for you, Kiyoshi? Are you going to send troops to Suruga again?" "No, no, I just heard something worrying, so..." Xinkang's eyes fell on Qinji, and Qinji boldly glanced at the young master. "Something to worry about?" "I'm planning to go to Hamamatsu... Young Master, do you still remember that you once had a feud with Sakai Chuji?" "Holidays? Arguments in the camp are not called arguments. When discussing military affairs, it is common for each to express his or her own views." As he spoke, Xinkang smiled treacherously as if he suddenly remembered something, "Ah, it's about Ah Fu. "

"Ah Fu? What's the matter?" "You don't know about this. There is a maid named Ah Fu next to Deji, who attracted Zhongji's attention. Deji didn't even say hello to me, so she took her to Yoshida City for Zhongji. Deji's With Kikuno by my side, Afu was getting older, but I still felt that this was a big mistake, so I scolded Tadashi and Tokuhime for making claims without my permission. The reason. Ju Nai was sent by my wife to be my concubine. In the end, I was used as a maid, but Ah Fu took advantage of it. I was worried that my wife would scold Deji if she found out, and would make a mess, so I scolded them. . Chuji also knows about this. Where did you hear about it?"

Qinji looked puzzled: "Then, it's not a holiday." "Tadaji is an important minister of my father. He shouldn't and can't fight with me. What's going on?" "Young master, I told you, don't be surprised." "Don't be so scary, I'm not a coward." "Master Youfu, who has moved to Azuchi, sent a warrant to the master of Hamamatsu, ordering you to commit suicide by harakiri." "What?" Xinkang took his hand away from the horse at this moment, "Kill me? An order from my father-in-law? Why? Don't make jokes... What does this have to do with Chuji? He deliberately joked with you ?”

Seeing Xinkang's unaware expression, Qinji couldn't help turning his face away and sighed.Honda Saemon has come here and told him the whole story. "My lord, this is not a joke. I'm going to see my lord right now, and my lord has to make preparations." Qinji's voice was a little hoarse. Xinkang still looked skeptical and cheerful. "Yesterday, Zaemon Wei Tadaji may have gone to Azuchi in order to defend the young master. I don't know if he stayed in Okazaki. If he didn't stop for a moment, he went straight back to Hamamatsu. His defense may not be effective. ...these are news from Honda Sazaemon."

"What, Tadashi went to Azuchi Castle yesterday?" "Yes, it passed without stopping." At this moment, Xinkang showed a disturbed expression: "Then, did he say who actually slandered Yue Yi..." "The specific situation will not be known until I go to Hamamatsu to ask the Lord. Before that, I ask the young master to keep quiet and just know that this is the case." "Oh……" "Anyway, please take care of the young master." Xinkang nodded, called a servant, and handed him the reins. "Does my father-in-law think I have two hearts?"

Qinji didn't answer, just bowed his head and gave a deep salute, and led the horse away. Xinkang was dumbfounded, staring straight at the swaying leaves in front of him. The sun had already risen, and the scorching sunlight began to burn people's necks mercilessly.Xinkang walked forward. "What mistake did I make?" After riding a horse on weekdays, it is a daily compulsory course to go to the shooting range to practice bows, but today Xinkang has no such intention at all.He walked through the lush pine trees that surrounded the city to the sitting room between the hall and the inner court.A servant brought a cup of tea, Xinkang took a sip, then put it down, he was at a loss.Suddenly, he thought of De Ji, did she know about this? De Ji hadn't had breakfast yet, she had just asked the maid to comb her hair and fetched face wash water, and the breakfast was still on the table untouched. "Ah, it's such a mess..." Seeing Xinkang coming, Deji winked and asked the maids to clean up quickly, and then asked her two daughters to greet her kindly.The eldest daughter is five years old, while the youngest daughter is only three years old. "Good morning, Father." Xinkang just took a look at them and sat down, his heart was in a mess and he didn't know where to start.There was no trace of melancholy on Deji's face. She was very satisfied with the recent harmonious relationship between her husband and wife, and she seemed so relaxed and happy with every gesture. "Young master, is there something wrong with you? I think your face is not right today." Finally, Deji noticed Xinkang's melancholy expression, "Children, go to the side and play. Young master, what are you worried about?" ?” "It seems that you really don't know anything." "I don't know anything? What happened?" Deji stared at Xinkang nervously and asked anxiously. Xinkang also looked at De Ji for a while, and then said: "I heard people say that Antu's father-in-law is very angry with me." Xinkang didn't mention seppuku, only said that Nobunaga was angry.He paused and then said in a low voice: "Think about it carefully, what's going on." "Father?" Deji also wondered, looking into the distance, "I wrote a letter to my father a long time ago, and I complained to him a lot. My father didn't answer the letter seriously, so the two I haven't been in touch for a year." "Over there, Antu, have you heard any rumors?" "No. You just said that father is very angry. What is it? If I can help, I will send an envoy to Antu immediately." "Oh," Xinkang thought for a while, "forget it, it's not a big deal." He didn't ask anything, and picked up the tea brought by the maid. The truth of the matter is still unclear.I heard that Tadashi went to Azuchi to intercede for him, and Kiyoshi had just left for Hamamatsu, so I wonder if I could ask about it.Therefore, don't alarm De Ji, who knows nothing about it, so as not to mess things up.Thinking like this, Xinkang kept the words in his heart and didn't say them out. "It's really worrying, can you explain clearly." Deji said anxiously. "I still don't know the truth of the matter. Don't think about it." What De Ji didn't know was a life-saving matter for Xin Kang. "For the specific situation, Qinji has already gone to Hamamatsu to ask. Let me tell you again. The weather is getting hotter, so pay attention to the children's health and don't get sick." After drinking tea, Xinkang immediately returned to his rest room.After meeting Deji for a long time, he felt heavy and couldn't bear it. "Call Shigemasa Nonaka." Xinkang ordered the waiter while eating breakfast in the room.In this case, can you still taste the food? Isn't this scaring yourself?Xinkang smiled, his expression relaxed.Probably he still didn't know what Nobunaga was thinking, and he didn't know why his father was distressed, so he ate as usual, two bowls were not enough, so he added another bowl.He smiled and asked people to remove the bowls and chopsticks.At this time, Shigemasa Nonaka had already arrived at the side room, waiting for Xinkang to finish eating. "Young master, I heard you called me." "Oh, Zhongzheng, it looks like today is another hot day." "Yes. Even if you don't do anything, just listening to the cicada's cry will make you sweat profusely." "Yeah. Listening to what you said, I also noticed the sound of cicadas. Sometimes I think I'm calm and sophisticated, but I'm still very childish." "Childish? You mean..." "Chiyoshi left for Hamamatsu early this morning." "Are you going to discuss sending troops to fight?" "No, it's a strange thing. It's a letter from Hamamatsu's Sakuso." "What letter?" "It was the father-in-law from Antu who ordered me to commit seppuku." Zhongzheng's expression suddenly became gloomy. "What order? Master Youfu gave you..." Xin Kang smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, I think it's just a misunderstanding. I also heard that Sakai Chuji went from Hamamatsu to Azuchi to explain it to me." Chongzheng stared blankly at Xinkang, silent. "When Chuji comes back, if you stop by Okazaki, the truth will be revealed. At that time, you send someone to wait for Chuji on the street." "waiting?" "Do you want to say that waiting is in vain?" "Why did my lord still send Lieutenant Zaemon to go?" "Chongzheng! Do you seem to have something on your mind?" "Yes, a little bit." "Do you mean that you don't trust me?" "Yes." Zhongzheng replied in a low voice, then lowered his head. "Hehe, what the hell is going on, let's hear it." "Ms. Tsukiyama is suspected of collaborating with Koshu's enemies." "That matter, don't talk about it anymore. It's all in the past, and it's so far away." "However, shouldn't the past be brought up again? Katsuyori, who disappeared after the Battle of Nagashino, isn't jumping up and down again now?" "Oh!" "Young master, the secret letter of the private affair had already been sent to Lord Youfu at that time." "Is there such a thing?" "No one wants such a thing to happen, but the Qin girl who combed Mrs. Tsukiyama's hair and the sisters Kinai from the inner court colluded with the little attendant who was beheaded by you, and have secretly copied all the secret letters around Mrs. , quietly sent to Gifu." Xinkang was dumbfounded and couldn't say a word.I thought that this matter only involved me, but I didn't expect that even my mother was involved. "So, I am also an accomplice to my mother's fornication with the enemy?" "No, I don't think so." Shigemasa Nonaka shook his head slowly, "However, Azuchi may think that the young master will be suspected of collaborating with the enemy in the future..." "What are you talking about! I'm suspicious? What a bastard!" "That being said, Madam is still in front of Madam Young, calling the Oda family an enemy. I heard that the secret letter also said that after the Oda and Tokugawa families are wiped out, Katsuyori will take one of the Oda clans. Presented to you by the vassal state. Isn't this an accomplice?" Xin Kang remained silent.In fact, her mother is still cursing Oda-san in front of her to this day.I also understand my mother's hatred of Mrs. Oda very well. She is just a weak woman with no strength to restrain a chicken, so she doesn't take it seriously. A catastrophe. "Hmph! I would actually become my mother's accomplice." At this time, there was another oil cicada under the eaves, as if it had hit a fire, and screamed miserably. "Actually, there are other things besides that." Seeing Nobuyasu who was downcast like a beaten eggplant, Shigemasa Nonaka turned his face away in grief, and continued, "Also, Captain Sakaizaemon, you used to be very afraid of Mrs. Tsukiyama." "Afraid of Madam?" "These young masters probably know it too. Captain Zaemon has repeatedly revealed to me with a frown that his wife will bring irreparable disaster to the Tokugawa family sooner or later. Therefore, even if Captain Zaemon goes to Azuchi this time If you excuse yourself, you probably won't..." "Okay, okay! That's enough!" Xinkang couldn't bear it anymore, and interrupted Chongzheng, "In short, there is no other way but to wait for the return of Tadashi and Kiyoshi. You know, Chongzheng, that I, Xinkang, have never betrayed my father. The idea of ​​taking refuge in Takeda. I must personally discuss with my father and father-in-law, and I must think about it carefully so as not to mess things up." "In this way, it is true..." "Okay, you go down." Chongzheng glanced at the pale Xinkang, and also felt that the matter was of great importance, so he didn't have the slightest smile on his face and remained motionless. "Young master, don't think about it. Shigemasa is waiting for Captain Zaemon to come back and clarify the matter." Xinkang didn't answer, but looked at the sky, as if he was thinking about something. In this way, the seemingly peaceful days in Okazaki City continued for a while. But soon, all the retainers heard the rumor, and everyone was watching the development of the situation quietly.Only Mrs. Zhushan and Deji were kept in the dark, and no one told them. "I heard that my wife went to see the young lady again today, and forced the young lady to persuade the young master to add another concubine." This morning, when Chongzheng was leaving the city, he heard these rumors from the waiter again.He went out of the city and came to wait on the road far away.Although the rain had stopped, the road was still wet and slippery. When he approached the checkpoint, the guard took Shigemasa's horse and reported, "Master Okuhei Kuhachirou Nobumasa passed by just now, and he only said hello to us, saying that he was going back to Hamamatsu from Azuchi, and he passed without stopping. .” "What, Opin went back alone first?" "Yes, there are two followers who hurried past." "Alas!" Zhongzheng slumped on his mount all of a sudden.Opin went back alone, which meant that there was no room for maneuver.He rushed back non-stop, and must have reported the emergency to the lord.In this way, Lieutenant Zaemon will definitely not stay in Okazaki.The ominous feeling in Zhongzheng's heart finally came true. Sure enough, about a moment after Xinchang passed by, Zhongci hurried over with his horse, and when he saw Chongzheng at the checkpoint on the bridge, his expression changed.He might think that Chongzheng was ordered by Xinkang to kill him on purpose. "Don't mess around! This time I have to go back to Hamamatsu and report something urgent!" As he spoke, he didn't even listen to Shigemasa's words, and left all the way east. Hiraiwa Nananosuke Kiyoshi has been staying in Hamamatsu, waiting for the return of Sakai Zaemon Wei Chuji and Okhei Kuhachiro Nobumasa who went to Azuchi Castle. Soon after Chuji and Nobuchang set off, Koshu's army knew that it would be difficult to defeat Tokugawa's troops for a while, so they all withdrew from Suruga.Ieyasu cleverly seized this opportunity and immediately sent secret envoys to the Hojo clan in Odawara to carry out diplomatic negotiations in an attempt to carve up the old territory of the Imagawa clan with the Hojo clan. Between Tokugawa and Oda, a crisis is approaching.At this time, Ieyasu, because he was worried that Katsuyori would attack Xinyasu, had to bury his pain in his heart and actively plan a strategy to deal with the enemy.These are simply unbearable for Qinji. It was the same today, from early morning, there was an endless stream of people who came to take orders, those who came back to give secret reports, and those who were waiting to be interviewed in Ieyasu's hall.Finally, when there were no more guests, Qinji came to Ieyasu: "My lord, have you made up your mind?" Although the Obon Festival has passed, this year's heat is particularly stubborn, and I always refuse to leave. Ieyasu, who had already put on weight, had red prickly heat all over his neck. "It's Nananosuke." Ieyasu finally breathed a sigh of relief, and sent the servants out while wiping the sweat off his body.Regarding Xinkang, Ieyasu has not disclosed it to his retainers. "Lieutenant Zaemon has not returned for a long time, which already shows that things are not going well. However, I have a request, and I beg my lord to listen to me." "Wait, let me wipe off my sweat." After wiping off his sweat, Ieyasu said sadly, "You are also very unfortunate, really pitiful." Before Tadaji and Nobumasa's plea for Shinyasu was clearly rejected, Kiyoshi had already gone all out. Even if Nobuyasu wanted to cut his seppuku, he had to ask Ieyasu to send Honta Saemon or Ishikawa Iemari to go to Shinyasu again. "Although there are several crimes listed by Lord Youfu, they are all mistakes that young people are prone to make, and they are all the crimes of my assistant, a veteran. Even if Lord Youfu wanted to see my Qinji's head with his own eyes, I would definitely not I will be stingy with my life. Time is running out, and a crisis is imminent, so please listen to me." "Nananosuke." After wiping off his sweat, Ieyasu glanced at Shinkichi who was lying on the ground, and said softly, "I will never allow you to do seppuku." "Ah? Why?" "I am a general, and countless people have been killed or killed by me. Do you understand, Nanosuke? But, since I was a hostage at the age of six, from Atsuta to Suruga, you have been Be by my side, share the joys and sorrows with me. How could I make you cut seppuku because you wanted to save my son's life? If so, I would be ashamed of gods and Buddhas. Ieyasu understands your feelings, and I also put my hands together, Crying and praying...don't say any more, I won't answer." Hearing Ieyasu's words, Kiyoshi suddenly burst into tears. "My lord, my dear... I hate my lord." He cried and scolded like a child, "My lord, why don't you understand my dear lord's heart?" "I understand, I understand very well, so I don't agree." Ieyasu turned his face away, trying to hold back his tears. "No, you don't understand. I just hate. I have been by the lord's side since I was six years old, and later I was entrusted to help Xinkang. Therefore, Qinji has always been in touch with the lord. I hate the lord for such a big thing. It’s still as still as still water. My lord, I, Qinji, did not speak to you out of ordinary loyalty and affection. I admire you from the bottom of my heart, so I am not afraid of any difficulty...but you take Qinji’s words as ordinary My lord is wrong, my lord does not understand how much Qinji loves Saburo. If Sanlang commits seppuku, how can Qinji live alone?" "Nananosuke, don't stop talking!" "No, I just can't keep my mouth shut. Only the lord understands my heart... You blew out the steadfast fire of hope in my heart, how can I be silent? I have said it many times and I hate you." Ieyasu bit his lip, his body trembling violently. "Nananosuke...don't blame me for being rude to you if you don't keep your mouth shut." "Oh, if you are rude to me, will I be afraid? I, Qinji, will walk ahead of Saburo, become a rogue first, and then perform seppuku in front of the gate of Antu City, and hang my intestines on the city gate. If not, Qinji The resentment will never go away.” "Shut up!" Ieyasu yelled, "Don't get angry, Nananosuke. My heart is like a mirror, and I know your feelings very well, so I won't allow you to do seppuku. Don't you understand?" "I don't understand." "Stubborn things, don't shake your head anymore. You should recollect what I said from the beginning to the end. I am a general, I hope for peace, and I preach justice. I have killed so many people to get to where I am today." I also dote on my son, so I inhumanely kill you, the pillar of the Tokugawa family, can I do it? Kill you, Xinkang commits seppuku, then what has become of my Ieyasu? Wouldn't he be a murderous and innocent person? For his own son, he became so angry that he killed an important official, and ended up losing his son. Wouldn't he be a pathetic person? Even if outsiders don't laugh at me, gods and Buddhas don't Will forgive me. If my heart is so fragile, what good will I do? The world will say that Ieyasu came into this world to kill people, he is a murderous devil, a sin. Can't you think of it?" "..." "Nananosuke... You just said that you adore me, and you are so fascinated. Your love for Saburo is hard to let go. I understand all these. The more I understand, the more I can't agree to you. Do you understand Ieyasu's mood?" "..." "Nananosuke, before the gods and Buddhas punish me, you can't die no matter what." Kisaki's gaze was fixed on Ieyasu like a sharp arrow. "You seem to have something else to say?" Looking at Kiyoshi's fierce eyes, Ieyasu sighed. "However, I can't allow you to do this anymore. You are too arrogant. You should know the cruelty and helplessness of the world, but you are too arrogant in front of Ieyasu. Nananosuke, in front of my Ieyasu, no one dares to So... don't say any more." Nananosuke Shinkichi stared at Ieyasu again, was silent for a while, then lowered his head in discouragement.Am I really too arrogant to the lord?A kind of sadness that was different from just now suddenly hit my heart.He actually forgot that there is more desolate life in the world than death. "My lord, are you just watching Sanlang suffer this misfortune? Are you so cruel?" Ieyasu nodded slightly, and replied: "Maybe I will execute Saburo before Nobunaga's order arrives. I don't want to listen to anyone's order." "Early execution?" "Don't ask any more, you'll understand after a while. How about this, you hurry back to Okazaki immediately, don't cause commotion in the city." Qinji couldn't say anything anymore.I don't want to accept anyone's order, this is Ieyasu's decision, this is Ieyasu's heart, as transparent as a mirror.At this time, Okubo Heirasuke came to report that only Okohira Nobumasa returned to the city alone. Ieyasu nodded lightly: "How does Xinchang look?" Asking such a question, Hirasuke seemed to realize his pale face. "My lord, the expression on his face is similar to that of my assistant." "Oh. Then, the matter has been decided." Ieyasu nodded solemnly, "Okay, you go tell Xinchang, it's hard work. Let him rest first, and I will call him later. Nananosuke, you also hurry back Okazaki. Also, I told Honda to take care of Zaemon, and let him come to me if he is ready." Hirasuke agreed and went out.Hirayan Nananosuke Kichi also gave a deep salute, and retreated in a panic.Ieyasu knew that Kiyoshi would want to ask Nobuhiro Okuhei for details immediately.However, he still resolutely stopped Qinji.He knew that even if Qinji asked him personally, it would not change the fait accompli. After everyone else went down, Ieyasu sat down alone, rearranged the table, rested his chin on his hands, and fell into deep thought. In the spacious courtyard, there was a sudden monotonous cry of frogs, probably a precursor to a thunderstorm.Di flowers sway in the breeze, and the moss on the ground is red, like autumn red leaves. "Oh, the overall situation is settled?" Ieyasu said to himself again, closing his eyes in pain.Tears had already dried up, eyelids were sore, Jiubalang Xinchang's pale face appeared before his eyes.Perhaps he was dissatisfied with Tadashi's defense, so he came back one step earlier and reported the general process to Ieyasu. Ieyasu felt uncomfortable, and he didn't want to ask.If there is a turning point, the two will not come back separately. Soon, Zuzaemon Honda and Heisuke Okubo came together, Zuzaemon was still half asleep. "Lord Honda is here." Saying that, Hirasuke backed out.Ieyasu still didn't open his eyes. "The lord is closing his eyes and recuperating?" "..." "I heard that Ao Ping Xinchang has returned. I don't know why the lord hasn't seen him yet?" "Sakuzuo," Ieyasu said with his eyes still closed, "I want to go back to Okazaki tomorrow." "I really should go." Tsukuru nodded. "You have to go with me and stay by my side at all times. I want to go to Okazaki immediately and exile the unworthy son Saburo immediately." "Oh, what did the young master do wrong?" Zuo Zuo seemed slow to respond, but there was a sad look on his brows. "Now, a little new order has just emerged in this chaotic world. This is a critical moment." "What the lord said is very true." "Master Zhitian Youfu's painstaking efforts finally came to fruition. At this critical moment, instead of being the son-in-law of Youfu Lord, he harmed the people, betrayed his father, and even fought with important ministers...and..." "yes." "Therefore, I will personally go to Okazaki to execute him. Even so, Saburo is the son-in-law of Lord Youfu after all. If you don't even send a letter, you may be reprimanded by the Lord in the future. Therefore, I sent a messenger Oguri Dairoku to Azuchi to deliver the letter." , you have no objection to this?" "Yes." Zuo Zuo finally couldn't bear it anymore, and turned his head to one side.How tenacious the lord is... According to Zuo Zuo's speculation, although the defense of Sakai Chuji and Okahira Nobumasa did not work, he did not expect that the two would accept the order of Xin Yasu's seppuku and come back.Therefore, he originally thought that Nobunaga's interrogator would follow the two of them and set off from Azuchi Castle immediately. Ieyasu also saw Zuo Zuo's thoughts.Nobunaga's questioning envoy did not come, but Ieyasu wanted to send Nobunaga the documents to deal with Nobunaga.All of these actions were not based on Nobunaga's orders, but his own thoughts... Therefore, Tsukuru didn't even raise his head. "It seems that you have no objection. Then, let Daliu go to Antu immediately. You call him." Ieyasu said weakly before opening his eyes. "Okay, I'll do it right away." Sakuzaemon still turned his face away, bowed slightly, and went out without a word. On the same day, Oguri Dailiu set off from Hamamatsu.He brought Ieyasu's letter, which roughly read: My son Saburo Xinkang committed a crime, and I want to bring him to justice. Please don't stop him... After that, Ieyasu called Okhei Kuhachiro and Sakai Chuji who came back after him, and asked them face to face.As soon as Chuji saw Ieyasu, his expression changed. "Tadaji really lived such an old age in vain, and was scolded severely by Oda-sama." He looked pale, and Ieyasu nodded unhappily, "Oda's envoy will arrive soon. The envoy brought In the crime, I recorded my loyalty, and the accusations of the important ministers against the young master." Only then did Ieyasu reply, "Oh." Honest and straightforward Tadashi and Tadashi lacked diplomatic experience, they didn't understand Nobunaga's intentions at all, and unintentionally vented their dissatisfaction with Xinkang, and they panicked afterwards, but it was too late to regret. "I've also thought about it..." Ieyasu said, "I decided to expel Saburo from Okazaki. No matter what I say, I can't let him tarnish Tokugawa's reputation. Otherwise, if this continues, the consequences will be disastrous." The young Okhei Kuhachiro stared at Ieyasu motionlessly, while Chuji fell on the ground, drooping his head silently.Although he was ashamed because of his slip of the tongue, Tadashi still had resentment in his heart, what he said was the truth, and he didn't make up anything.Seeing Chuji like this, Ieyasu felt that he couldn't bear it. "Okay. Kuhachiro returns to Nagashino, and Tadashi returns to Yoshida Castle. Be careful of Koshu's enemies, and don't be careless." Kuhachiro left Hamamatsu Castle without saying a word. On the first day of August, Ieyasu set off from Hamamatsu for Okazaki without waiting for Nobunaga's interrogation envoy. On that day, the autumn rain continued to moisten the earth, and the tide of Yuanzhou Beach was in front of us, setting off huge waves that soared into the sky. Ieyasu took Honda Zuzaemon and the 200 soldiers carefully selected by Zuo Zuo out of the city, he turned his head to look at Zuo Zuo, and then half-jokingly said: "Saku Zuo, don't you think we have brought some soldiers today? Does it feel like the soldiers are attacking Okazaki?" Tsukuzaemon turned his face away: "My lord, don't be joking about attacking Okazaki Castle." "No, it's to attack Okazaki." Ieyasu held the rein in his hand and continued, "For the sake of Japan, Lord Youfu wants to execute my son. I understand what your Lord wants, so I went to attack." "I don't want to hear those words." "I don't want to say it, I don't want to say it. But it's a fact... As a leftist, don't take it lightly. The two of us should be as cautious as we were in the first battle. We must keep our eyes open and never be careless." After hearing this, Sakuzaemon turned his horse's head around and ran to the back of the team.In this way, the stubborn Saburo Nobuyasu should probably disclose Nobunaga's tricks and fight his father Ieyasu to the death. After leaving the city, the rain became heavier and heavier.