On April 1st, Yu Qiupei took thirty cavalrymen, Imagawa Kaede, Amano Keitoku, Honda Nabenosuke, Sanada Masayuki and others on horseback and set off on a journey back to Junfu. The group stayed overnight at Hima Castle.
One day, Yu Qiuping also brought greetings from Sekiguchi Ujihiro. After that, the group continued eastward and arrived at Sunfu Castle on the evening of April 3.
"It's getting late, I guess the city gate has been closed." Yu Qiuping glanced at the city gate and said to the people behind him: "Let's rest for the night at the inn west of the castle town."
"Yes, Your Highness!" Yu Qiuping and the cavalry behind him got off their horses one after another, but Imagawa Kaede, who was usually very agile, did not act immediately. Yu Qiuping looked at her with some surprise. Although it was already dark, Yu Qiuping could still
It can be seen that her face is not very good and her lips are a little white.
Imagawa Kaede took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, put one foot on the stirrup, and prepared to turn over and dismount. However, his center of gravity was unstable, and his body shook and he was about to fall off the horse. Fortunately, Yu Qiuping was prepared and jumped forward with a sword step.
Go, catch Imakawa Kaede like a princess, and hold her tightly in his arms. Imakawa Kaede screamed, subconsciously hugging Yu Qiuping's neck. The surrounding cavalrymen saw the scene and became a little confused.
Embarrassed, they all took the horses and left first. Kohata Jiesheng also dragged Nobuyuki Anesama, whose eyes widened, and walked away quickly.
"Feng'er, what's the matter? This doesn't seem to be at your level." Yu Qiuping asked with some surprise, "If I hadn't seen it, this fall would have been quite painful."
"I..." Imagawa Feng struggled to leave Yu Qiuping's arms, "Put me down first... I'm on the street."
Yu Qiuping looked at Imagawa Feng from close range and found that her usually red lips were almost bloodless and her face was a little pale. She felt nervous and asked, "Why do you look so bad? Are you too tired from riding the horse all the way?"
Just when Imagawa Kaede was about to speak, Yu Qiuping said hurriedly: "Don't say anything is okay! This is what you are asking of me!"
"Do you want to hear the truth?" Imagawa Kaede smiled bitterly, "Originally, there would be no problem with riding at this level. But I don't know what happened this time. It's very uncomfortable."
"Then you have a good rest, your health is important." Yu Qiuping said worriedly, "I will hire an ox cart and take you back to the territory tomorrow morning. I will go to see His Highness the Governor in the afternoon."
"No, your official business is more important." Imagawa Kaede shook his head and said, "I can go back by myself."
"No, I'm not worried." Yu Qiuping said firmly, "Feng'er, you're a girl and be obedient!"
Imagawa Kaede was stunned for a moment, and her heart felt warm. She was usually strong, and she would have retorted harshly when she heard such macho remarks, but at this moment she smiled slightly and nodded.
Early the next morning, Yu Qiupei hired an ox cart and let Imagawa Kaede sit comfortably in it. Then he sent Nobuyuki Anayama to report to the castle tower, saying that he would come to see him in the afternoon. He took the cavalry to escort Imagawa Kaede.
Passing through Sunfu Castle and heading towards the territory. Yu Qiuping also sent someone to the Asahina family's mansion and was told that Asahina Taiheng was preparing a series of troop dispatches at the mansion.
A group of people walked on the streets of Junfu. The cavalry all abided by the law, dismounted and led their horses to walk. However, the red leaves above their heads made them feel more proud than riding proudly on their horses. Pedestrians passing by looked at the team with envy.
Come.
Kaede Imagawa suddenly opened the curtains on both sides of the oxcart carriage and smiled at Yu Qiuping beside him: "Why don't you come in and sit down? This makes you look like a guard leader."
"I was originally sent by His Highness the Governor to protect the princess." Yu Qiuping smiled and was about to continue talking when he suddenly felt a cold feeling. Yu Qiuping and Imagawa Kaede both turned their heads to look, only to see Okabe Masatsuna leading the way.
With a dozen followers, he happened to meet them head-on.
"You stay in the carriage and don't come out." Yu Qiuping warned, and then ordered his subordinates to line up a little closer and pass along the right side of the street without causing conflicts.
However, Okabe Masatsuna seemed to be here to stir up trouble. He also asked his subordinates to stick to the same side and walked over blankly. Nobuyuki Ayama and Kitsei Kobata in front of Yu Qiupei's team couldn't help but get a little angry. If they just avoid it, it would be really difficult.
This made the Yuqiu family lose face. So they ran into each other without hesitation.
"Yu Qiuping, is this how you discipline your lackeys?" Okabe Masatsuna yelled when he saw Yu Qiuping's subordinates didn't give way. Old grudges and new hatreds welled up in his heart.
"They are all loyal and brave subordinates, not lackeys." Yu Qiuping walked forward unceremoniously and stood in front of the two subordinates, "Master Okabe, please pay attention to your words and deeds."
Seeing that the two families were facing each other on the street, many people quietly gathered in the distance, whispering and looking at Yu Qiupei and Okabe Masazuna - these people also knew a little bit about the dispute between them about Imagawa Kaede.
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"Damn it! You son of a bitch is still snarling!" Okabe Masatsuna gritted his teeth and roared in a low voice: "I don't know what invisible means you, son of a bitch, used to marry Princess Kaede.
!You are not worthy of her at all! Why would you, a nouveau riche from the ferry, marry a princess? Two years ago, you were still kneeling on the street begging! Bitch!"
Just when Yu Qiuping was about to speak, Imagawa Kaede in the bullock cart suddenly spoke. "Okabe-sama, please be more respectful. My husband is a hundred times more powerful than you. In my eyes, he is the most amazing hero."
"Your Highness!" Okabe Masatsuna felt embarrassed and embarrassed all of a sudden.
"Please call me Mrs. Yuqiu, or Zhilidian." Imagawa Kaede's words made Yuqiu Ping feel warm. When a dispute breaks out between men over a woman, if a girl will stand firmly on one side, it will undoubtedly make the man
The child was extremely moved.
"What's wrong with him? What's wrong with that bastard beggar?" Okabe Masatsuna roared regardless.
"Please be more respectful." Imagawa Kaede's voice was also filled with anger, but he said with great pride: "In my opinion, one's past background is not a shameful thing. A person who was homeless two years ago
, but now he can become the representative of a county, marry a princess, and gain the support of countless loyal and brave subordinates and the people under his rule. This is his ability. It is much better than some warriors who are noble but not enterprising. "
These words were like a basin of cold water, dousing Okabe Masatsuna's anger. He reluctantly opened his mouth, but no words came out. After a while, he waved his hand viciously and ordered his subordinates to leave. At the same time, the superior
He took a step forward, leaned into Yu Qiuping's ear, and whispered in an almost spiteful tone: "Yu Qiuping! Just wait for me! I, Okabe Masatsuna, will fight with you until death! No matter what means are used, our Okabe family
I will make you, a bitch, and you couple of bitches pay the price!"
After that, he spat hard in front of Yu Qiuping, turned around and left.
After Yu Qiuping arrived at his territory west of Ejiri, Naoe Tadahira heard the news and immediately rushed to greet him. He welcomed Yu Qiuping and Imagawa Kaede back to Yu Qiuping's mansion. Then Imagawa Kaede went to sleep in the room, and Yu Qiuping
Then he and Naoe Tadayei were discussing issues outside the house.
"Have there been any problems in the territory in the past few decades?" Yu Qiuping asked.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, everything is normal." Naoe Tadayei nodded, "The spring plowing is going very smoothly. Everyone is looking forward to a good start this year."
"How is the progress of Guzhi's production?" Yu Qiuping asked again.
"There should be no problem." Naoe Tadayei replied, "If everything goes well, the troops will be able to be redressed by the end of April. Hanamaru and the others have also developed and improved several steps, which will speed up the process a lot." Naoe Tadayei smiled.
He said, "Speaking of which, His Highness should give Hanamaru and the others a surname. They are all warriors, so it's time for them to have their own surnames."
"That's right..." Yu Qiuping thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "How about calling him Lan Xiang? Just call him Lan Xiang Hua Di."
"Although it's a bit hard to pronounce, as long as it's a surname given by His Highness himself, I believe Hanamaru will like it." Naoe Tadayei replied with a wry smile.
"Speaking of which, the last time you asked me to name you, it seemed that it was before the marriage proposal, right?" Yu Qiuping suddenly remembered the marriage between Naoe Tadayei and Miss Matsubara, "How is it? How is your marriage with Miss Matsubara?"
"I've already made an appointment." Naoe Tadayei mentioned his sweetheart, with a blush on his face.
"Then Miss Songyuan, I must have given you a piece of fabric in return, right?" Yu Qiuping said with a smile.
"Yes, this is the sachet." Naoe Tadahei carefully took out a sachet that was kept close to his body, with a pattern of mandarin ducks embroidered on it.
"But the head of the Matsubara family has gone on a long trip to Kanto to visit his younger brother." Naoe Tadahei said, "It is estimated that he will not come back until the second half of the year, and the wedding will also be held in the second half of the year. I am bold and want to ask His Highness to officiate the wedding for me."
"That's natural. I will be there no matter what, I will attend the wedding of Chibei. I owe you a lot in the past two years." Yu Qiuping said with a smile, "But if the wedding is in the second half of the year... maybe..."
"Is there going to be a war?" Naoe Tadayei saw the clues in Yu Qiuping's expression, "If it's confidential, Your Highness doesn't have to force it."
"I won't hide it from you, because I need you to do something." Yu Qiuping frowned and replied, "We plan to send troops to Luo this summer. Therefore, Owari Oda is the first target."
"I'm staying in Suruga and can't leave. I hope you will set off to Chili Castle to capture the general manager in a few days." Yu Qiuping ordered, "When we get there, we will start preparing to assemble the militia as auxiliary troops, probably recruiting
About 1,200 people."
"Also, the most important thing is that you take my seal, go to Okazaki Castle, and ask His Highness Sekiguchi to help monitor a wealthy family, the wealthy family of Aichi County, Kada Tsuna. Be sure to keep an eye on his every move!
"
"As you command, Your Highness."
On the afternoon of April 2, Yu Qiuping went to Sunfu Castle Tower and submitted his draft troop dispatch plan to Imagawa Yoshimoto. However, when he arrived at the castle tower, he was informed by the guard that Imagawa Yoshimoto had gone to play Cuju in the afternoon. He would not be waiting for today.
Inside the castle tower is his Kagemusha.
Yu Qiuping then rushed to the Cuju field again, and for a moment he felt that things were different. Since he officially became a retainer of the Imagawa family and was busy with work, he had no chance to come here to play Cuju. Since the last time, he has been playing Cuju.
That happened last year.
When he arrived at the venue, he immediately recognized Imagawa Yoshimoto, who was playing Cuju on the court. He was still wearing very ordinary clothes, pretending to be a businessman, and a few guards as he always did when he met Yu Qiu two years ago.
Playing Cuju together. As Imagawa Yoshimoto succeeded in attacking again, they also won this game 3:0.
Yu Qiuping was about to speak, but Imagawa Yoshimoto smiled and motioned to the boss to pause, and then walked towards Yu Qiuping.
"Your Highness, how did you know I was here?" Yu Qiuping asked in surprise.
"I saw you as soon as you came here. Among all the samurai, you are the only one who still combs his bangs. How easy to recognize." Imagawa Yoshimoto smiled and said, "Come on, one of us happened to have a sprain just now.
Yuqiu comes as a substitute!"
"Eh? Your Highness. I'm here to discuss the plan to send troops." Yu Qiuping waved his hands hastily, "The troops may be dispatched next month. Why don't Your Highness take a look at my plan first?"
"What's the rush? Yuqiu, don't worry," Imagawa Yoshimoto snapped his fingers, "Come on!"
Standing on the Cuju again, standing behind Imagawa Yoshimoto, Yu Qiuping couldn't help but feel a little dazed. It seemed as if everything was still two years ago, and he was still the ignorant boy who had just arrived in this era, and the other party was still the same cheerful and comfortable talker.
The businessman uncle. The ball was still thrown high from the side, and Imagawa Yoshimoto still used his tried and tested attacking routine. He passed the opponent's forward in a flash, dribbling the ball all the way into Fengliu's eyes with feints.
, shot angrily, 1:0.
However, as time passed, Yu Qiuping at this moment knew that this uncle did not know how to defend at all. He stepped forward early and prepared to block the opponent's attack. Yu Qiuping and the two defenders resolved the opponent's attack. After Yu Qiuping broke the Cuju
, passed the Cuju to the uncle, and the uncle once again used a fierce offensive to break the opponent's confidence and scored another goal.
In this way, they continued to play until the sun turned to the west, and everyone was exhausted and out of breath before giving up and leaving.
"Yu Qiu, do you understand now?" Imagawa Yoshimoto gasped and laughed, "Why do I have to let you play Cuju?"
"Your Highness, please clarify." Yu Qiuping was still confused.
"The last time we played Cuju together was two years ago." Imagawa Yoshimoto sighed, "Then have you ever thought about when will the next time we play Cuju together?"
Yu Qiuping was stunned for a moment.
"There are some things that I did for the last time without realizing it." Imagawa Yoshimoto shook his head and said, "The six people across from me looked like a temporary team. I will probably never meet those six people at the same time again in this life. Just now.
It was the last game of Cuju between us and them. Human life is short, and everything must have its last time."
"So, cherish it and enjoy it," Imagawa Yoshimoto said with a smile, "every opportunity I get to play Cuju with everyone."