Chapter 25 Chapter 24 Brother and Sister Reunion

In the autumn of the fourteenth year of Tianwen, Agu lived. "A traveler asked to see his wife." Ashigaru Samurai and his assistant took a letter and came across the courtyard to report.Yu Da gently put down the needle and thread in his hand, and took the letter.The writer is Hataro Takeuchi, Kumadi.Yu Da was a little strange: Why didn't Bo Taro write this letter to her husband Junsheng, but to himself? This place is the residence of Toshikatsu Hisamatsu Yakuro, who has just been promoted to the garrison of Sado.It's already autumn, and it's been more than eight months since Yu Da got married here.The mansion was built on flat ground, but its defense was weaker than that of the Xiong Mansion.Her husband, Junsheng, went to Naguye yesterday and has not returned yet.

Yu Xiao carefully opened the letter and read it, only to find out that it was a letter of recommendation. Hataro hoped that Yu Daneng could recommend someone to her husband Sado Mamoru.His name was Takeuchi Kuroku, and he seemed to be of the same family as Hataro.He probably guessed that Junsheng had gone to Naguye or Gudu City, so he wrote to Yu Da. "I don't know how that person behaves, bring him and have a look." In the past, Yu Da was a noble lady who lived in the inner court, but now she is just the wife of a weak name in name only.She packed up the needle and thread in her hand and waited for that person.After a while, Yosuke appeared under the persimmon tree next to the stable with a tall man.Yu Da casually glanced at the man, and his heart began to beat wildly.He is her own brother Tokuro Nobukami, and she has never forgotten since the last time they met in Xiong's mansion.

Yu Da was very surprised and was about to speak, but Xin Jin behind the assistant shook his head, signaling her to keep quiet. "Ma'am, the little one brought me here." Yosuke stood there and reported. Nobuchi knelt on one knee in the yard and said, "The villain is Takeuchi Kuroku." "Takeuchi Jiuro..." Yu Da muttered, as if she wanted to engrave this name in her heart, and then she said, "Are you a member of Mr. Hataro's clan?" "Yes. Although we are distant relatives, we are indeed of the same family." "Oh. Yosuke, you step back first." Yosuke bowed his head and bowed, and then backed off. "elder brother……"

"Hush——" Nobuchi stopped her, "The villain Takeuchi Kyuroku, if you don't give up, please accept the villain as an ashigaru samurai in your residence." Yu Da looked at his brother who had changed beyond recognition, and for a moment didn't know what to say.Looking at Yu Da's surprised expression, Jiu Liu continued: "It is said that there will be war soon. Mr. Matsudaira of Okazaki has become highly motivated since he married Mrs. Tian Yuan. He claimed that he will take back Anxiang City in the near future. , ready to go to war." He finished speaking in one breath, before lowering his head solemnly.

The Mrs. Tian Yuan that Xin Jin talked about was Makihime Toda who married Hirozhong after Yu Da left.People in Matsudaira called her Mrs. Tahara.Yu Day also heard some rumors about Mrs. Tian Yuan from time to time. In fact, she often asked people about Mrs. Tian Yuan.It is said that she and Guangzhong had a bad relationship because Guangzhong did not let her live in the city.Yu Da can understand Guangzhong's mood. "I only have you as a wife." Guangzhong once said this to her softly when they parted.Thinking of this sentence, Yu Da still felt inexplicably distressed.However, he got married here. "Please forgive me." Yu Daye would repeat this sentence in his heart whenever he thought of Guangzhong. "Maybe... maybe one day I will be able to help Takechiyo."

But now, Tokuro Nobukaki, who was thought to be dead, appeared in front of her as a samurai.Yu Da closed his eyes, speculating on his brother's intentions. "Then..." After a while, she opened her eyes and asked, "Who will win this battle?" Her voice trembled. "The villain thinks that the possibility of Songping's victory is extremely slim." "Why do you think so?" "Although Anxiang City is the city of Mr. Oda Nobuhiro, there is a man who is in the sky behind him, that is, his father Mr. Nobuhide. Moreover, his elder brother Mizuno Shimono, Mr. Hisamatsu Sado, the master of the Zunfu, and Hiroshi The Sakuma clan of Mase, has now taken refuge in Oda, and Mr. Matsudaira Shinsada has long been an enemy of Okazaki. It is said that Nobutaka, a Tibetan from Miki, also has a different heart. Therefore, the Matsudaira clan will definitely..."

Yu Da silently looked at Xin Jin.Her brother's face reminded her of Takechiyo who was playing carefree in Okazaki Castle Honjo. "If there is a traitor in the clan..." "Yes, Nobutaka doesn't like Hirochu-sama." "Guang Zhong is kind and loyal, why..." "In this... such an era, kind-hearted generals are often weak and stubborn. This time he wanted to attack Anxiang on a whim, and the elders of Okazaki did not approve." This war is difficult to win.But Yu Daneng understands why Guangzhong launched such a war. "I can't be regarded as a doll that can be manipulated at will." Guangzhong often said this sentence.Yu Da once used his tenderness to resolve her husband's paranoia.But now there is no such person by his side.

Yu Da moved his gaze to the blue sky.The sky is high, and a white cloud floats over the cypress trees outside the eaves.The Shrike whined mournfully. Autumn is coming, and the crops are not yet harvested.If a war is launched now, it will definitely attract the resentment of the local people, and will increase the number of refugees and thieves.But now Okazaki is like a cloud in the sky to Yu Da, elusive and unattainable. "Mr. Jiuliu." "Madam calls the villain Jiuliu." "This is absolutely impossible." Yu Da gently wiped the corners of his eyes with his cuff, "Is there any way to stop this war?"

"No." Jiuliu replied seriously, "The villain is just an ashigaru warrior." "What can you do for us?" "This..." He looked at the sky and said, "Follow the Master of the Zun Mansion and go through fire and water for him. That's all." "..." "If you are lucky, you will be able to make military exploits and stand out. It is the dream of every ashigaru samurai to serve as the striker to attack Okazaki. You don't have to laugh at it. Nowadays, such things are not surprising. Ma'am, the master of the bear mansion asked me to ask You, please recommend me to your master."

"I see." Yu Da nodded and said, "You go to the assistant's room to rest first, and wait for the city lord to come back." "Thank you, Ma'am. The villain will leave first." Mizuno Tokuro Nobukaki, like an ashigaru samurai, saluted Yu Da respectfully and then withdrew. Ambassador Yu bit his lip hard and watched his back.The one who made Yu Da make up his mind to marry here was Hataro Takeuchi of Xiong Mansion.Hataro hints that Yuda is married to Oda Jinsuke in order to help Takechiyo in an emergency.And now, let my brother come to the house as an errand.Yu Da didn't know what the mystery was.I don't know whether Nobukun is at the mercy of Hataro, or Hataro is being used by his brother.But she understood that the two must have an extraordinary relationship for some common purpose.

"Being the striker for attacking Okazaki." That's exactly what my brother said.He must have wanted to catch Takechiyo himself and save his life.But her husband Toshikatsu Yakuro knew nothing about it.Should he be involved in this conspiracy?Just as he was thinking, the sound of horseshoes came from the door.Toshikatsu Yakuro must have returned from Nafuro.If he came back half an hour earlier, Yu Dao would not have a chance to talk to Xin Jin.She breathed a sigh of relief, packed up the needlework in her hands, sat in front of the mirror, and tidied her hair. Here, the outer court is distinguished from the inner court.After finishing combing his hair, Yu Da came to the door of the inner court, which was only separated from the outer court by a corridor, and knelt behind the partition, waiting for her husband to return. At this time, Yakuro Toshikatsu summoned his retainers in the vestibule and announced loudly: "The war is about to start." There was a little more impatience in the serious voice.He probably straightened his back, and his eyes widened angrily. "In the previous attack on Mino, Danzheng Nobuhide failed to win a complete victory. I heard that the Matsudaira people were overwhelmed by this and tried to attack Anxiang City." Jun Sheng laughed loudly, "Of course, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event for me Good opportunity. Oda moved quickly, maybe he will order to attack Okazaki soon, you must prepare as soon as possible." "Observe! So how should the yearly tax be collected this year?" "Tell the common people that men, women, and children should go out to harvest the crops together. Once the war starts, the fields will be trampled by both sides, and the losses will be much greater than the early harvest. In addition, let the men over the age of fifteen and under the age of thirty be fully armed, Standby." "Over fifteen years old, under thirty?" "Yes, these people have gone to the battlefield, and the rest can't relax. The harvest in the field is related to the livelihood of the year, and the harvest cannot be ignored." "Obey!" Tea was served. "No, I'll go to the inner court to drink. Also, prepare forty horses to carry the armaments." Yu Da waited quietly at the door.She heard her husband's footsteps and gently opened the partition. "Your Excellency is welcome." She reached out to take her husband's knife. "Yu Da, thank you for your hard work." Jun Sheng was very kind to Da.His voice was completely different from that in the outer court just now.A mixed smell of dry grass and sweat hit Da's nostrils, and she followed behind him quietly. "The weather is fine today." When he came to the bedroom, Jun Sheng looked outside and sat down cross-legged. "This year is a rare bumper harvest year. If the weather is sunny for a few more days, the common people will be overjoyed... There is really no sympathy for a war at this time." Jun Sheng gritted his teeth and cursed, "You bastard!" Yu Da knew that he was scolding her ex-husband Matsudaira Hirochu.Before the harvest was over, Guangzhong couldn't wait to launch a war.Yu Zhan hung the knife on the knife holder tremblingly, and quietly came to her husband. "Yu Da." "Ok." "I will be able to avenge you right away. This Guangzhong, who is overbearing, actually tried to attack Anxiang City! I have to show them some color." Yu Da bowed his head and remained silent.Junsheng simply thought that she was kicked out by Okazaki, so he would resent Guangzhong as a matter of course.Yu Da felt sorry for her husband. "Anxiang City was originally built by the ancestors of Songping. It is reasonable for them to take it back, but with the Songping family now..." Jun Sheng picked up the wet towel handed over by the maid and wiped the sweat from his neck and face. "They don't even think about whether they have the ability to take back the city. But no matter what, this time I can give you a sigh of relief. What kind of person is Oda Dan, how can he easily give up the city given to his son! Okazaki City Lord is doomed Failure is really self-inflicted." Yu Da tried his best to keep calm, took the tea brought by the maid, and handed it to her husband, "Have some tea first." "Okay. I have been holding back my hunger and thirst just to come here to taste the nectar." "Continued Cup?" "Okay, it's really fragrant!" Jun Sheng drank two cups and looked at his wife tenderly. "There is going to be a war." He whispered, "As long as Gu Du gives an order, we will immediately go to the battlefield. Do you understand?" "yes." "Are you mentally prepared?" "Of course. The concubine is a samurai's wife." "Haha... I shouldn't have asked that question, it was my fault. Mizuno Shimono Mori-sama's younger sister, of course, is not bad in knowledge. This time I will avenge you. Take off the armor, I am just an ordinary person, not A warlike person. But born in troubled times, going to war is inevitable. I hope you can understand." Smelling the sweat on her husband's body, Yu Da felt sad.Although her husband Junsheng is not very brave and open-minded, he is an honest and upright person.Yu Da originally thought that since she decided to marry, she had to work hard to repay her husband's sincerity, but for some reason, she still couldn't get used to living with him.What pained Yu Da the most was the night.Every night in the metropolis and Junsheng are tender, but once falling asleep, Guangzhong will appear in the dream.Lying beside her current husband, her heart still misses her ex-husband.For a woman, remarriage is a very sad thing.Whenever she dreamed back at midnight, she would wet the pillowcase with tears. "You are of much nobler birth than I am." "My lord, don't say that." "No, I just often think, I can't neglect you, that's all." "Ok." "But I have one more regret." "What's the matter? My lord, please tell me." "You and I don't have any children... It's just a pity." Yu Da lowered his head. "Am I right?" "Yes." "Hey, look at me, I'm just talking about nonsense. Don't worry, I am born with good luck, and I have my own blessings on the battlefield. You are born to stay at home and pray for me." "yes." Yu Da once again felt heartbroken for his insincerity.So far, Yu Da has neither prayed for Junsheng nor thought about having a child for him.While in Okazaki, she even splashed cold water on her body and prayed for Takechiyo. "For you, I must make a military contribution. Kariya's son-in-law cannot be a mediocre person. By the way..." Jun Sheng looked at the room next door and asked, "Isn't the rice ready yet? I haven't had breakfast yet." Yu Daru woke up from a dream and hurriedly got up.Just thinking about his own affairs, he has completely forgotten about Jun Sheng, and Yu Da even began to hate himself.But once you have something in your mind, your gestures will be less natural.When Yu Da was ordering his servants to prepare meals, he was still thinking about how to introduce Nobujin, who changed his name to Takenei Kyuroku, to Junsheng. The food here is simple and completely different from Okazaki Castle.Now there is only one dried anchovies and a little pickle, not even soup.The rice is also made from brown rice.Jun Sheng picked up the rice, poured some boiled water on it, and ate it with relish.Meals have always been prepared by servants, and there is never any need to do anything.In a samurai family, the wife has the status of a wife.After eating the rice, Jun Sheng poured the remaining vegetable juice into a bowl and drank it. "What do you think of the owner of the bear mansion, Hataro?" Yu Da began to inquire about her husband's impression of Hataro. "Oh, the man from Kuma's mansion... that person is extraordinary. Not only is he connected with Kuma Village, but he also controls the pirates from Namba to Konkang. Although he has no strength on land, once..." Jun Sheng said At this point, he seemed to suddenly think of something, and patted his knee. The maid is clearing the dishes.Jun Sheng remained silent.After the maid walked out, Jun Sheng just looked around and said, "Is there no one else here?" "Yes." Yu Da stood up and looked around the yard. "He actually secretly advised the Oda family." "what?" "This is the reason why Master Tanzheng often sends Master Ji to the Xiong Mansion. He advocates King Qin..." "King Qin?" "He believes that the Ashikaga clan in the capital is exhausted. The Ashikaga clan supported the Northern Dynasty and fought with the Southern Dynasty, causing chaos in the world. This is the punishment given to them by God. Therefore, if you want to win the hearts of the people, you must first be a king. Only by supporting the emperor , to be invincible. Do you understand?" Seeing that her husband suddenly became serious, Yu Da asked in a probing tone: "What does it mean to support the emperor to be invincible?" She took a step forward with a serious face. Looking at Yu Da's slightly flushed face, Jun Sheng sighed in his heart: "It's so beautiful!" He was obviously a bit proud.For the first time since Yu Da got married, her eyes glowed with such a beautiful brilliance. "When the Taira family dies, the Minamoto family prospers. Every night there will be a dawn. This is a well-known truth. The Ashikaga family who swayed at the emperor has come to an end, but the King Qin has just ushered in the dawn. You should also know, Dan Zhengxinxiu His Excellency specially sent a large amount of money to the Emperor, and directly wrote a letter to show his loyalty. The Jingu of Atsuta and the Great Priest of Ise also received a lot of charity from Mr. Nobuhide. All of this was planned by Hataro of Kumai ,do you understand?" Yu Da didn't quite understand, how could this charity destroy the general? "Is it a prayer, or is it out of faith?" Jun Sheng smiled slightly, and continued: "Neither, this is a strategy. No, maybe it should be said that it is both, so it is called political affairs. In other words, this is a banner. The reason why the world is constantly fighting is because of ignoring Follow me! Worship the gods and the emperor with me, and we can end the troubled times and go to Taihu! Only by shouting such slogans and fighting against the enemy can we obey the hearts of the people and win. And..." Jun Sheng Jian Yu Da's expression became more serious, he straightened his back, and asked, "Have you heard of muskets?" "Never heard of it." "Not bad. I was also taken aback when I first heard about it." "What it is?" "Where, it's a weapon! A weapon! It's the most terrifying weapon in the world. Bows and arrows can't compare with it. When using this kind of weapon, there is a sound, and before you understand it, the person is dead. It's unbelievable, the sound is so loud." It can kill people... It's a terrible weapon. It was Hataro who got this weapon from the Dangang area and gave it to Dansho-sama. Dansho-sama is a master at using this weapon. I'm not lying. Ji Master Master has also learned how to use it in secret. Portaro gave it to the Oda family to let them save the people in dire straits with muskets and 'King Qin'." These words were too unfamiliar for Yu Da to understand.However, she could tell from her husband's words that he trusted Hataro very much, even with a bit of fear, "So, Hataro from Kumai is definitely not an ordinary person?" "Knowing the fortune of heaven and earth is not something in the pool!" "He recommended a person to us. He..." Yu Da felt relieved and took out the letter. Jun Sheng opened the letter suspiciously, read it several times in a row, and then asked, "Where is the person?" "I'm waiting in the assistant's room." "Oh." Jun Sheng pondered for a while, then Fang said, "I'll see you later." His face suddenly darkened.Before meeting Jiu Liu, he had been puzzled. "Huh?" When Jiu Liu raised his head, Jun Sheng asked cautiously, "We met in Gudu City?" "No, the villain has never been there." "Oh? I've read the testimonials. Hataro and I are very close friends. But there's still one thing I don't know." Yu Da was taken aback, and Jiu Liu also stayed in the yard. "If the owner of Xiong Mansion recommends you, you can go to Gudu City or Naguye as an errand, there is no need to join me, the owner of this small town. Why did you choose my place?" "This... the villain doesn't know." "I don't know either?" "Yes. The villain just wants to work in the samurai's house." "So, Hataro asked you to come to me?" "Yes. Sir, he said that your lord has extraordinary abilities and will surely stand out. He also said that you must be able to train me with your heart and let me be loyal to you." "Oh, but we did meet somewhere. Don't you remember anything?" "Maybe the adults have misremembered." Jun Sheng turned back to Da Dao suspiciously: "Ma'am, what do you think?" "Probably because he resembles someone. I was surprised when I first saw him." "Do you think you've seen it somewhere?" "Yeah, I was so shocked that I couldn't speak." "Like who?" Yu Da smiled slightly: "Like my brother." "Oh!" Jun Sheng patted his knees, "Yes, from what you said, he really resembles Kariya Shimomori-sama. No wonder I can't remember where I saw him. He is the Lord of Kariya. How can people get involved? Well, you stay here, and don't forget what the owner of the Xiong Mansion said to you." "Yes, the villain will definitely remember it in his heart." "Okay, you go back to your room and wait for orders. From now on, you will follow Hirano Kuzo." "Thank you sir!" Jiu Liu quickly retreated. Jun Sheng stared at Jiu Liu's back, and said, "Ma'am." "Ok." "This man is not to be taken lightly." "Is there anything suspicious?" Jun Sheng's expression softened, and he said, "Maybe it's Mr. Tanzheng who suspected you and sent him because you left the child in Okazaki. But you don't have to worry, I understand you." Yu Dasong With a deep breath, I began to pray silently for my kind husband in my heart.