Chapter 37 Chapter Thirty-Six

"The war has already begun, so don't be careless." Hisamatsu Sado Mori Toshikatsu rode back and forth to inspect the fortress in the northeast of the city, "Among Daisuke Imakawajibu's retainers, Zen Master Xuezhai is the most strategic. If you are not careful, Then they might break into Owari." It has been cloudy and rainy for many days, but today the sky is gradually clearing up, and the red soil and sand are clearly distinguishable. The battle report came the day before yesterday that the Jinchuan army had already launched an attack on Anxiang City, but there was no news after that.In the past, Xinxiu would always order Junsheng to send troops for reinforcements, but this time he was ordered to stand by.

Jun Sheng originally thought that Xin Xiu had the confidence to deal with it alone, but later found that this was not the case.It is said that Hirate Masahide, who has never been out of Furuno Castle since Nobunaga got married, has now rushed to Anxiang Castle as Nobunaga's staff.The lord of Anyang City is Nobunaga's half-brother Xinguang.Oda Nobuhide and Tesei Hide have both left Owari, so Owari's defense has become weak.Therefore, Xinxiu's real purpose in telling Junsheng not to go out of the city should be—in case Anxiang City is breached, there is also a way out. Did they fight in the east of Okazaki Castle, or did they lure the enemy into Anxiang City?Until now, there is still no news, and Junsheng is deeply disturbed.So, early in the morning, he sent Takeuchi Kuroku to Anxiang City to inquire about the news, while he rode his horse around to boost morale.The autumn harvest in Aguju Valley is over, and the citizens will soon usher in a prosperous and prosperous year; but if the enemy invades at this time, burning houses and looting land, he will lose face as a guardian.After patrolling around, he returned to the city.If it is a big city, the city itself is a complete military fortress, but a small city like Ajiju is just the official residence of a weak daimyo.

"Yu Da, give me water." Jun Sheng handed the reins to the servants, walked across the courtyard, and came to the inner court. "The battle situation is worrying, and there should be news." He sat down in the corridor, covered in sweat.The breeze is gentle, bringing a little coolness.Yu Da hurried over with water in his hand.A new life has been conceived in her body.After she decided to give herself completely to Junsheng, she became pregnant with the child soon after. "Life and death are fate... It's not destiny, but killing each other." Jun Sheng said softly while drinking water, "Don't work too hard. You have two lives." At this point, he suddenly stood up ear.A rush of hoofbeats came from the other side of the valley.Jun Sheng suddenly became nervous.He put down the tea bowl abruptly and stood up: "Could it be that Jiu Liu is back?" There was more than one horse.Besides Jiu Liu, there must have been other people here.

"Where is the lord?" Jiu Liu's urgent voice came from the persimmon tree next to the stable, Jun Sheng got up immediately, Xuan calmed down his emotions again, and said loudly: "Jiu Liu, I am here." Yu Da With a face full of anticipation, he quietly looked at Junsheng. Jiu Liu hurried in, bringing a young samurai with him. "I ran into Takamasa Ueda, a subordinate of Mr. Hayashi Shingoro, who was planning to come to the city." Jun Sheng nodded excitedly, "So, how is the battle? Are you here to report the battle?" "Exactly." The young warrior knelt on one knee in the courtyard.

"Don't hide it, tell me quickly." Jun Sheng looked back at Yu Da and urged. "Anxiang City...has fallen into the enemy's hands." After the young warrior finished speaking excitedly, he lowered his head, almost in tears. "Where's City Lord Xinguang?" "He has--" "how?" "Captured by the enemy." "Hey!" Jun Sheng turned his back to the sky and murmured, "Where's Gu Du and Gu Ye's reinforcements?" "When Daisuke Pingzhong and Lord Oda rushed forward, Anxiang City was already under siege, and the people of Xinda had also fallen into the hands of the enemy general Taiyuan Xuezhai."

"Go ahead!" "Yes. Xue Zhai is not only eloquent and eloquent, but also good at arranging troops. Xin Guangda was imprisoned in Erdao City, and a wall was built around it." "After capturing Anxiang City, will the enemy die down, or will they take advantage of the situation..." "They are stepping up their attack on Ueno Castle." The young samurai raised his head abruptly, "If this continues, Guye will be in great danger. My lord asks Aguju to immediately reinforce Ueno Castle." Junsheng nodded.Now that Ueno Castle has been attacked, the situation must be very critical. "Could it be that they... I know. Take a break and report back immediately." He gave Jiu Liu a wink, and Jiu Liu saluted and helped the warrior up.Once the task was completed, the young warrior was suddenly powerless.

"Anxiang City has fallen..." After the envoy went down, Jun Sheng looked back at Yu Da, and whispered to himself, "Aguju, which has been quiet for so long, is about to enter winter." Yu Da sat quietly, motionless. Yu Da considered Anxiang City from a completely different standpoint from Junsheng.Anxiang City, which is the place where the ancestors of the Matsudaira family lived, is also the gateway of Okazaki.Hiromada, Takechiyo's father, was so persistent in wanting to take back Anxiang City, and finally died sadly.This time, Oda Nobuhide's eldest son fell into the enemy's hands because of the fall of the city.What kind of persistent thoughts did Xinxiu devote to this city?Fighting, killing, as long as human beings exist, will this Shura world never be able to avoid fighting?

Jiu Liu came back. Although he knew the situation was serious, he didn't show any surprise. "Jiu Liu!" Junsheng said, "Reinforcement of Ueno City is urgent. You should prepare immediately." "My lord," Jiu Liu said, "it's probably too late." "Even if it's late, you must go!" Jiuliu said again: "Relying on the small city of Ueno, there is absolutely no way to stop the menacing Imagawa army. My lord should hold on to this place firmly, and send my subordinates to go to Guye City." "what are you going to do?"

"Persuade them to make peace. If Mr. Gudu Nobuhide doesn't listen to me, I'll go and persuade Mr. Nobunaga." "What do you say?" "Exchange Shinhiro with Matsudaira Takechiyo." Jun Sheng turned his head sharply and stared at Yu Da sharply.Yu Da seemed quite surprised too. "Is it possible to exchange Takechiyo for Nobuhiro...?" "It should be possible." Jiuliu replied, "Imakawa Jibu has unfathomable intentions. He claims to fight for Okazaki, but once Mr. Okazaki is in his hands, he will be unknown." Jun Sheng looked at Yu Da silently, and now he has readily promised Yu Da to send clothes to Takechiyo. "So, can Takechiyo go back safely?"

"Not sure." Jiu Liu replied simply.Yu Da suddenly looked sad.If Takechiyo stayed in Atsutian, she could secretly send clothes there, but if Takechiyo was transferred to Junfu, she would be helpless. Poor Takechiyo was separated from his mother at the age of three, and was sent out as a hostage at the age of six. On the way, he was kidnapped to the Oda clan, and then his father Hirodada died for no reason.This time, as a condition of exchange, he was forced to leave the hot field where he was used to. "Jiu Liu," Jun Sheng said in a low voice after being silent for a long time, "If the other party's strategy is beyond reproach, but I won't do that."

Yu Da suddenly fell down on the tatami floor.Although she didn't cry out, her whole body trembled violently. "This..." After a long while, Jiuliu said again, "This is a chaotic world with frequent accidents. These strategies may not necessarily kill people. It may be believed that the majority of people are saved, and Takechiyo can continue to live in other places... For the benefit of the entire family, please be sure to send Jiu Liu as an envoy." Jun Sheng was silent, waiting for Yu Da to stop crying.Exchange Shinhiro with Takechiyo.If the war can be ceased because of this, it would be a good idea.But what will be the consequences of sending Takechiyo to Junfu?Let's decide because it is big.If Yu Da agrees, then she must endure the humiliation of being monitored for a long time; if she does not agree to this method and continues to keep in touch with Takechiyo, it will incur more suspicion from the Oda family. "Ma'am." The maid's voice came from down the corridor.Yu Da raised his head and wiped away his tears. "The abbot of Dongyun courtyard wants to see his wife." Dongyunyuan is the family temple of the Hisamatsu family.Zen master Yifeng came. Junsheng winked at Jiuliu.He knew that Yu Da once made a vow to present the blood book of "Guan Yin Jing" to the Zen master, and she wrote the scriptures with blood every day.The love for Takechiyo is condensed in the blood book.No, it was a wish deeper than love. She prayed that the soon-to-be-born Hisamatsu blood would form an indestructible brotherhood with Takechiyo.Jiu Liu nodded and stood up.The Zen master meets Yu Da at this time and can also help her make a choice. After the two went out, the Zen master walked in immediately.It is natural to sit at the top. "I persuaded Madam to come. The poor monk has something for Madam to see." "Oh... is it something from the temple?" "Yes. It can be said that, and it can also be said that it is more precious than treasures. Please tidy up, Madam, and the poor monk will show it in the hall." Yu Da nodded and knelt down on the ground. Dongyun Courtyard is close at hand, only a hill away from Aguju City. Yu Da and Zen Master walked out of the room side by side.At this time, the little Aguju city was already boiling.There is no doubt that the samurai are preparing to reinforce Ueno Castle at any time.The officers in the bunker galloped in and out of the temporary command tent outside the gate.The sun was high and the wind was cold. "Hey." The Zen master said, "There is no war in the first place, but the Buddha will take everyone to the Land of Ultimate Bliss." Put your palms together.With every step she took, she could feel the movement of the fetus in her womb.Both life and death are sad. The leaves fluttered on the Zen master's shoulders.Yu Da was short of breath, and climbed up the stone steps closely behind.Takechiyo was born in the cold and windy winter, but this time the labor period is around the beginning of spring.If something unexpected happened to the husband in this battle, the child in the womb would have countless ups and downs in the future.What's more, it is too cruel to continue to let Take Chiyo live under the fence.Could it be that the children she gave birth to would be ruthlessly teased by fate? "Go to the yard." The Zen master looked back at Yu Da from time to time, and said with a smile, "Madam has a strong personality and can understand world affairs. It is true that there is an enemy in the Dharma Realm, but there is no enemy in the Dharma Realm. So you don't have to worry about it." This is physically and mentally exhausting.” "yes." "I heard that you donated blood books and scriptures. Someone was very impressed and wanted to pay a special visit." "Oh?" "I'll understand when we meet. Please." "Then... the treasure you mentioned, could it be that person?" "Yes, it is this person. Whether it is scriptures or people, it is the same. A person with compassion in his heart is a living scripture. Isn't it a living article?" He smiled and walked through the side hall next to the main hall, and turned around the Wolong pine.The partition door of the living room opened quietly.Yu Da unconsciously looked inward. "Ah!" She stopped. A nun wearing a headscarf and dressed to go out is staring down the corridor.The piercing eyes under the turban carried a certain unusual meaning. It's not a dream, is it?Yu Da thought that he would never see his mother again in this life.Because of her natural beauty, her mother had to remarry frequently, and her fate was rough.Now, holding a rosary, she stood there quietly, her clear eyes full of love. "What's wrong with Ma'am? Isn't this the person you miss day and night?" The Zen master said flatly, "This is the best sutra, so hurry up and go." "Yes... yes." Yu Da walked forward as if waking up from a dream, and almost fell down.She straightened her skirt and said, "Mother." Huayang courtyard still did not move.After four years of not seeing each other, the daughter she was worried about in front of her has grown into a very mature, wiser and more resilient; she couldn't help but hold her breath, staring closely at Yu Da, as if she wanted to see through her daughter's heart. "Pay attention to your feet." The Zen master was reminding that Yu Da had already staggered towards the corridor, snuggled up to his mother, and said with a choked voice, "Mother..." Huayangyuan took Yu Da's hand silently and walked towards the door. "Don't call me mother. I have cut off the ties of the world and converted to Buddhism, and the name of the Dharma comes from the source." "Yes... yes." Yu Dashun nodded obediently, but did not let go of his mother's hand.This meeting was too unexpected, and Yu Dayou was full of things he wanted to say, things he wanted to confide in, and information he wanted to inquire about. Huayang courtyard helped Yu Da sit down. "Because of the kindness of the abbot, the poor nun who is unknown to the public can see Mrs. Hisamatsu Sadomori. The poor nun is very happy..." "Yu Da is also very happy." "Ma'am, the poor nun is about to move to Junfu, so I want to make wishes for people in various temples." Yu Da nodded and sat upright.Although she claims to be a nun who cut off the fate, her mother is now inextricably linked with the Matsudaira family, the enemy of the Oda clan.Meeting my mother here, not to mention Jun Sheng, even the Zen master, I am afraid that he will also be implicated. "I stopped by Shurangan Temple in Kariya..." "Oh." "Those things Madam enshrined..." Huayang Yard choked up, and coughed violently, "Passing Shikiki Mansion, and then went to Qiankun Yard in Okawa." "Mother..." Yu Da couldn't help but said.The mother seemed to be reliving her path of fate which was even more tragic than Yu Da's.But why move to Junfu?Was it forced to move over, or was it offered?Yu Da wanted to ask what happened, but she found that there was another person in the room, a maid brought by her mother.The woman sat not far away, as if watching over them. Huayangyuan could see her thoughts from Yu Da's eyes. "Madam, do you still remember Saya, the daughter of Shinrokuro Uemura?" "Ah, Xiao Ye...is she Xiao Ye?" The woman turned her face and looked at Yu Da, "Ma'am, it's been a long time." "Oh, you're pregnant..." "Yes. Not long after Madam left Okazaki Castle, I married Honda Tadaka. Tadaka..." Xiao Ye choked up for a moment. "What happened to Zhonggao?" Huayangyuan sighed softly, "War is really cruel to women. It's okay not to mention it." Xiao Ye responded, covering her swollen abdomen with her sleeves.Feeling the violent movement of the fetus, Yu Da couldn't help biting his lip. "The poor monk is watching. You can open your doors as much as you like." The abbot started pacing in the courtyard.Mrs. Honda regained her calm expression and retreated to the next room.Both she and the Zen master have seen the minds of the mother and daughter. "Mother..." Yu Da's voice trembled, "Do you know that Anxiang City has fallen, and Oda Nobuhiro has fallen into Imakawa's hands?" "Oh? This..." Huayang Academy still doesn't know about it.She opened her eyes wide, looked around, and muttered to herself: "Zen Master Xuezhai once mentioned to me with full confidence..." Yu Da was slightly startled: "Mother knew beforehand..." "Oh, I know. I was in a hurry to see my wife." Huayangin said lightly, and then looked around, "I heard that you keep in touch with Takechiyo, does Hisamatsu-sama know about this?" Her voice was very low. "I know. He thinks that Yu Da's son is also his son..." "Oh! If that's the case, the poor nun is here to thank him." Huayangyuan silently twisted the rosary, suppressing the tears that seemed to be gushing out.Her slender eyes were clouded with mist. This situation made Yu Da feel extremely sad. "Mother!" Her voice was calm and clear, "Will Takechiyo be implicated if Xinguang falls into the hands of the Imagawa family?" Huayangyuan looked back at her daughter with a complicated expression. "What will happen if you get involved?" "I don't know..." "If Imagawa proposes a hostage exchange, what will happen to Oda Nobuhide? They are deeply affectionate as father and son, and they probably won't refuse." A strange light gradually appeared in Yu Da's eyes.Huayangin tried to remain calm: "If Oda Nobuhide agrees, Takechiyo can leave Atsuta." "Where is Takechiyo going? Has mother thought about it?" Huayang Yard didn't answer, but turned to look at the back of the abbot in the courtyard. "After the dead trees and leaves fall in the wind, a new spring will usher in. Doesn't Madam know why the poor nun came to say goodbye?" Yu Da's eyes widened, "Mother is going to move to Junfu...then, Takechiyo..." Huayang Yard shook his hand, signaling Yu Da not to say any more. "If Takechiyo is in Atsuta, I can continue to receive the favor of you and Junsheng; if I move to Junfu, I can take care of him. In any case, Takechiyo seems to be a lucky child." Yu Da held his breath and stared at his mother's face.She gradually understood why her brother Takeuchi Kyuroku proposed a hostage exchange. "Take Chiyo's luck is good?" Yu Da murmured to himself dreamily, and hurriedly glanced around.Is there a connection between mother and brother?The older brother wants to ask the Oda family to propose peace in exchange for hostages, while the mother wants to move to Junfu.Yu Da suddenly felt a little relaxed.As Kayoin said, Atsuta has a mother, and Shunfu has a grandmother, and they are protecting Takechiyo with love and secrets. "Mother!" Yu Da knelt in front of Huayang Yard, "A dead tree is in spring...Daughter thanks grandma on behalf of Takechiyo." The daughter finally understood her mother's feelings. Huayangyuan nodded, twisted the beads again, and gently closed his eyes.After a long time, she said: "You are lucky. Mrs. Tian Yuan has no children. She can't feel your pain, but she doesn't understand your happiness. Since Guangzhong passed away, she has been like a walking dead. But you have left the Songping blood .Don't you consider yourself unlucky." "yes." "You and I are blessed women. Our bodies wither, and our descendants will finally usher in spring." "yes." "No matter what happens, this happiness is always with us. Hope you can have another healthy child." Yu Da lay down on the tatami, suppressing his choked voice.This is mother!In the irreversible ups and downs of fate, I saw the spring of the next generation.Mother lived by this belief.In addition, this troubled world really can no longer give women any happiness. "It's not just you, Zhonggao's wife is also waiting for a new life. If it's a boy, she will let him inherit the loyalty of his grandfather and father. The grandson of a brave and loyal grandfather...the son of a father who treats death as home...if it's a boy Boy, it must be another Heihachiro! This Heihachiro is carrying the banner of Matsudaira Takechiyo, creating a peaceful world without war... This is the good wish of the poor nun." "Understood. Mother, Yu Da will never indulge in his misfortune." Suddenly, the abbot of the courtyard made a gesture to tell the two to stop: "Ah, please come in. Madam is reciting scriptures." Then, a man's loud voice came: "Ma'am, Zhu Nei Jiuliu has something urgent to report." As soon as the voice fell, a man strode over from under the old pine tree.Seeing the man's figure, Huayangyuan was shocked and stood up. Jiu Liu didn't know that his mother was here.But her mother's intuition told her that the man in front of her was Nobuki Tokuro, whom she had always dreamed of.She quickly walked to the corridor and said, "Could it be that you are... Mizuno Tokuro Nobukami?" "Ah?" Jiu Liu took a step back in surprise, Huayang Yard also had tears in his eyes...