The troops of the Oda family's Ma Huizhong and Mori Katsunari stopped 100 meters away from the city wall, with 50 iron gunners hiding among them. Yu Qiuping, who boarded the West City, thought that the Oda family was going to launch another attack. Attacking, to his surprise, he saw a tall warrior on horseback leaping out of the column and galloping quickly to the bottom of the city wall.
"My envoy from the Oda family, please see the lord of Imagawa Castle!" Maeda Toshiie shouted in front of the city gate.
Just as Yu Qiuping was about to stand up, he was suddenly pushed down by Amano Keide who was standing beside him. Amano Keide stood up slowly, looked at Maeda Toshiie at the bottom of the city, and asked in a low voice: "The Lord of the City is not here. If you want to see me, can you?" Are you willing to go to the city?"
"Okay!" Maeda Toshiie was not polite at all and laughed, "Then you will open the city gate?" The diplomatic etiquette that was finally suppressed disappeared in the second sentence.
"With the enemy in sight, the city gate cannot be easily opened." Amano Keide said in a deep voice, "Get the hanging basket." At the same time, he signaled Yu Qiuping to return to the castle tower.
After a while, a hanging basket was lowered. Maeda Toshiie did not bring the vermilion spear this time, but only a samurai sword on his waist. After he was dragged up to the city, Amano Keitoku took it away He took a samurai sword and asked two ashigaru to come up and search him.
"What does this mean?" Maeda Toshiie protested dissatisfied.
"This is for the safety of my family. Please don't blame me." Amano Keide's voice was emotionless. "If you don't want to be searched, you can report back to Lord Oda and ask him to send another envoy."
"Hmph," Maeda Toshiie snorted disdainfully, took off his armor, consciously threw the ribs out of his arms, opened his arms and let the Ashigaru search around. If there were no problems, he took them to Yu Qiupei's place. On the third floor of the castle tower.
"This is the envoy of the Oda family." Amano Keide introduced to Yu Qiupei, then turned to look at the Tian Toshi family in front of him, "This is my lord."
After that, he left the third floor. Outside Yu Qiupei's house, two of the best martial arts men, Yoshioka Katsumasa and Fukushima Yasunari, were staying outside the house on guard. Charlie, who was outside the castle tower, was also sitting on a On the roof, he carefully observed what was going on inside the house.
When Maeda Toshiie sat down opposite Yu Qiuping, he had already noticed that there were two people on guard behind him. He glanced slightly behind Yu Qiuping and saw an archer on the roof not far away looking at this side. For a moment, he felt in his heart He had already come up with an attack plan.
"I am the lord of Zhili City, Yu Qiuping." Yu Qiuping asked with a smile, wearing a samurai sword on his waist, "May I ask your envoy your name?"
"My maeda Toshiie, I have met Mr. Rain." The moment Maeda Toshiie bowed and saluted, his body was already like a beast waiting for an opportunity. Just waiting for the moment to stand up, he suddenly rushed forward and pulled out Yu Qiuping's waist. The katana was clamped around his neck, and then he quickly dragged him to a corner to avoid the sight of the archer.
"Ah! You are Maeda Toshiie!" Yu Qiupei suddenly looked at the samurai opposite with bright eyes, "Right and left of the gun!" At the same time, many other titles flashed through his mind, such as Toshiie and Matsukaga The Story of Million Stones and the like.
"Another famous person from the Warring States Period! I saw it, I saw it! It's not a loss!" Yu Qiuping suddenly became extremely excited.
Yu Qiuping's sudden admiration made Maeda Toshiya stunned for a moment. By the time he reacted, he had already lost the good opportunity. Looking at the twinkling stars in Yu Qiuping's eyes, he couldn't laugh or cry.
He is also a weird person.
"Am I... famous?" Maeda Toshiie asked with a smile, scratching his head in embarrassment.
"Of course!" Yu Qiuping carefully looked at the celebrities from the Warring States Period in front of him, "Who doesn't know the reputation of Gun Zhizuo! I have admired the famous name for a long time, and today I finally have the opportunity to meet the real person."
"I didn't expect me to be so famous!" Toshiie Maeda didn't care about diplomatic etiquette at all, and laughed together with Yu Qiuping. The so-called reaching out to avoid hitting the smiling person, the coercive words Maeda Toshiie had prepared to persuade him to surrender were no longer needed.
, "Um..." he said hesitantly, "I am here this time to obey the order of the family leader to persuade Mr. Yu. If Mr. Yu..."
"My surname is Yuqiu, not Yu." Yu Qiuping listened to Maeda Toshiie strangely reciting the word Yuqiu, and explained, "This is not a Japanese surname. I am from the Ming Dynasty and lived in Japan half a year ago.
Fortunately, he was taken in by Mr. Asahina, and he is now the Ashigaru General of the Asahina family."
"It turns out they are from Ferry." Maeda Toshiie said with emotion, "Since you are not from Suruga, I don't think you have to fight to the death for the Imagawa family. You have fulfilled your obligation by holding on for two days. My lord is willing to accept the Ashigaru general and 1,000 koku.
The territory recruits adults, and the adults’ tribes are also allowed to remain.”
"I can only accept Lord Oda's kindness, but I can only refuse the surrender." Yu Qiuping himself was a little surprised as to why he refused so quickly. The Oda family's army is approaching, and death is almost certain.
, he actually rejected the escape route and the glory and wealth presented to him so decisively?
"Eh?" Maeda Toshiie originally thought that this newly arrived Ming countryman would not be very loyal to the Imagawa family. He thought that the persuasion to surrender was settled, but he did not expect that the other party refused without even thinking about it. Generally, people who refuse such a decisive decision will
As a loyal and courageous person, he often dismisses or even scolds surrender meetings, but Yu Qiuping's attitude is very calm. "Can you tell me the reason, sir?"
"The reason is very simple." Yu Qiuping glanced at the ashigaru of the Lord Keeper, "My two hundred or so subordinates were only restored to freedom yesterday. They were all slaves of the Imagawa family, and their families were detained
In Sunfu Castle, they are working hard on the front line. If they escape or surrender, their families will be executed, so how can we surrender?"
Yu Qiupei's reasons were so objective that Maeda Toshiie could hardly persuade him. He was stunned for a while and thought of a way, "Even so, we are willing to accept your personal surrender. You are not a slave, right?"
"I'm afraid that's not possible," Yu Qiuping still shook his head, "I have a relationship with them and have known each other for a while. I rushed here yesterday and persuaded them to fight for freedom with me, promising that they would live together and live together.
Death. Everyone wears red leaves that I folded by myself. This is their trust in me and symbolizes their trust in my hands." Yu Qiuping smiled proudly, "How could I possibly do this if they treat me like this?
Betray them? I, Yu Qiuping, always do what I say."
"Although my lord comes from the Ming Dynasty, he is exactly the same as those old-fashioned samurai." Maeda Toshiie sighed with a smile, and he had some admiration for Yu Qiuping in his heart. After all, this young man is willing to do anything for his promise.
Calmly give up the chance of survival and wealth.
"I have really changed a lot in the past six months." Yu Qiuping said with a smile, "If it were me six months ago, I would have surrendered without hesitation. But in the past six months, I have discovered many things that are more important than life.
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"I killed my best friend because I was afraid of death. If I abandon more than two hundred good brothers who trust me again because I am afraid of death, how should I face myself in this life?" Yu Qiuping said, "I am under the influence of death.
How do I face my parents who raised me and expected me to be a person who does what they say?"
"Then... My lord refuses." As Maeda Toshiie spoke, he once again locked his eyes on the samurai sword on Yu Qiupei's waist. The legs under his buttocks slightly changed their posture, and he rehearsed the situation in his mind.
Go through the action plan.
"Haha, actually there are some personal reasons." Yu Qiuping suddenly laughed, and the girl's graceful figure, beautiful figure, and that alluring face flashed in his mind, "To be honest, I am in Junfu
I met a girl. She is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen, and she must be the most beautiful girl in the world." The enchanted look on Yu Qiuping's face made Maeda Toshiie stunned.
"She is very cute and playful, and very sensible. And for a girl, she can actually ride a horse and learn martial arts. She has also read a lot of books, and is very polite and elegant." Yu Qiuping praised his sweetheart in detail, who may be
Worried that he would never have the chance to reveal his love for her in front of others, "Like me, she particularly likes red leaves and has a relationship with maple trees. She seems to be the daughter of an adult in the Imagawa family. If I betray
If I leave the Imagawa family and I will never see her again in this life, then how will I live the rest of my life?" Yu Qiuping smiled, but tears filled his eyes, "My status is too low and I am not worthy of her.
If I make a great contribution and defend Zhili City this time, I will probably be promoted to a high-ranking official. I might be promoted to a general, a general, or something like that, and I might be able to come and propose marriage!" Yu Qiuping looked forward to a bright future.
Time actually ignored the catastrophe of life and death in front of us and Maeda Toshiie.
"Ah! I'm sorry!" Yu Qiuping came back to his senses and saw Maeda Toshiie looking at him blankly, "I'm talking too far." Yu Qiuping suddenly thought that this year seems to be 1558 AD. According to Toshiie and Song,
The plot inside...
"Speaking of which, did Mr. Maeda just marry Mrs. Osomatsu?" Yu Qiuping asked curiously.
"Hey!" Maeda Toshiie's face suddenly turned red, but the free and easy young man was stammering and speechless at this moment, "You...sir, how do you know?"
"I heard, haha," Yu Qiuping smiled, "I heard that Mrs. Asong is also a rare beauty."
"That's not true." Maeda Toshiie suddenly became energetic when talking about Osomatsu, "My Osomatsu is very beautiful, and she is very cute. All the guys in the horse community are envious of my Osomatsu's beauty."
"So Maeda-sama has not gotten married at such an old age just to wait for Mrs. Osomatsu?" Yu Qiuping smiled maliciously.
"Haha, it's okay, I understand." Yu Qiuping gave Maeda Toshiya an expression that every man would understand, which made the latter so embarrassed that he wanted to find a hole to crawl into.
"But! I think Osomatsu is the most beautiful woman in the world!" In order to regain his position, Maeda Toshiie puffed up his chest and said, "She is definitely more beautiful than that lady of yours!"
"When we have a chance to compete..." Yu Qiuping blurted out subconsciously, but stopped suddenly in the middle of the sentence. The relaxed and happy atmosphere between the two of them when they were talking about their beloved woman was suddenly shattered by the current situation of war and confrontation.
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There is no such chance.
However, knowing that Yu Qiuping would not surrender, Maeda Toshiie could no longer take Yu Qiuping hostage at this moment. Because he is a great and honest samurai, and he is also a person who has feelings like himself.
A boy with a beloved girl.
"How can I do this?" Maeda Toshiie said secretly in his heart.
"I already know what you mean, sir. I will go back and tell my lord right away." Maeda Toshiie stood up slowly.
"I'll give you a ride." Yu Qiupei also stood up and took Maeda Toshiie towards the city wall. Fukushima Yasunari and Yoshioka Katsumasa immediately followed Yu Qiupei.
When the two stepped onto the city wall and saw the Oda family's military strength, Maeda Toshiie suddenly remembered that Oda Nobunaga had asked him to lead Yu Qiupei to the city tower and then snipe him with iron cannons. In a trance, he seemed to have seen it.
The cold light reflected from the iron cannons in his own army formation. In desperation, he jumped in front of Yu Qiupei with a sword step, frightening Fukushima Yasunari and Yoshioka Katsumasa into hastily drawing their swords. However, Maeda Toshiie did not
The next move was to use his tall figure of over 1.7 meters to block Yu Qiuping behind him.
"To be honest, my lord once asked me to lead you to the city wall and shoot with iron cannons." Maeda Toshiie looked at the gleaming samurai swords in the hands of the two people beside Yu Qiuping, but he confessed the truth without any hesitation, "
But I have changed my mind. Master Yuqiu is also a gentle person. I had a great time chatting with you. I don’t want you to die in vain and I want to meet you again in the future. Please come down to the city as soon as possible."
"This Inuchiyo! What are you doing!" Oda Nobunaga, who was already preparing to shoot, was so angry by Maeda Toshiie. He was now firmly protecting Amakihei behind him, and the iron artillery team had no chance. "It's easy to fail!
"
Watching Yu Qiuping slowly walk down the tower, Maeda Toshiie, who had already half-stepped into the hanging basket, suddenly turned around, grinned, and shouted to Yu Qiuping with a smile, "Hey! Try to survive! I have to compete with you,
Whose sweetheart is more beautiful!"
July 30, at 1:00 a.m., Okazaki Castle.
Sena Ujitoshi was looking at the huge map in the castle tower, studying the future deployment.
After learning that Chiritsu Castle was still holding on, Sena Ujitoshi began to fully restore communications. The short man who volunteered before was called Okuhira Sadakichi. He was responsible for leading people to transport the grain and grass from Kariya Castle by sea to the surroundings of Narumi Castle.
It has basically been declared a success. Although the ship is small and cannot transport much food, it has at least alleviated the food shortage crisis in Narumi City. The transportation connection line with Dagua City, Narumi City, and Dagao City has also been established.
As of this afternoon, he has gathered 500 combat troops and 2,000 auxiliary troops. The 800 combat troops that Asahina Taichao gathered in advance are also on their way and will arrive at Okazaki Castle tomorrow morning. But until now, they have not noticed it.
Considering the Oda family's intention to attack Anxiang Castle, they must have known that Tate Castle had not yet fallen.
"That Ame Qiupei is really a talent." Just as Sena Shitoshi was praising Ame Qiupei in his heart, suddenly, a messenger quickly walked into the Okazaki Castle Castle Tower. Just as he was about to speak, a hearty laughter sounded behind him.
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"No need to announce," the visitor walked in the door. He was a bright-looking middle-aged man. Among the soft facial features, the most eye-catching thing was the black eyebrows that were like being traced with a paintbrush. He was dressed in crimson blue.
Wearing a colorful samurai uniform and exuding a unique temperament, he was walking quickly towards Toshi Sena.
When Sena Shijun turned around, he knelt down and saluted in surprise. "Master's Hall! Why are you here!"
The person who came was none other than the governor of the Imagawa family, the No. 1 archer of Tokaido, Yoshimoto of the Imagawa Administrative Department.
"That little fool from Owari is making trouble again. I'm here to drive him home." Imagawa Yoshimoto clapped his hands and laughed, "Get up, Sena. I don't have to be polite."
"How many people are brought to the main hall?" asked Sena Shitoshi.
"A hundred horses marched in the crowd." Imagawa Yoshimoto replied casually. He glanced at the map hanging in the hall and was slightly startled when he saw the three words Yu Qiuping written above Chili Castle.
"Only this few people? The Oda Army has nearly 6,000 people." Sena Ujitoshi said in surprise, "There are only 2,500 people here. I guess we have to wait for Asahina-sama's reinforcements. They will arrive early tomorrow morning
…”
"No need," Imagawa Yoshimoto waved his hand, interrupting Sena Ujitoshi, "I met them on the way here and sent them back to Yuanjiang. It's the autumn harvest, how can I recruit troops casually?
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"The main hall..." Sena Ujitoshi stared at Imagawa Yoshimoto in shock. The troops he had prepared so hard were disbanded. "Why are you..."
"Because the Oda family did not choose to attack Narumi Castle, but came to attack Chirit Castle, right?" Imagawa Yoshimoto said with a smile.
"That's right, but..." Sena Ujitoshi wanted to persuade him again, but was interrupted again by Imagawa Yoshimoto with a smile.
"They - made the wrong choice."
"Actually, I didn't even need you to bring the family governor's arrows to assemble the troops." Imagawa Yoshimoto said as he walked to the balcony of the castle tower, faced the sunset, and looked to the northwest - the direction of Chiri Castle.
He knew that that amazing young man must still be there to hold on.
"Because, even if there are only 100 horses like me." Imagawa Yoshimoto turned around fiercely and looked at Sena Shitoshi. The samurai uniform on his body was blown up by a gust of wind in the air, making a hunting sound. The afterglow of the setting sun was behind him.
It cast a golden-red light on him.
There was a hint of disdain in his expression, a cynical smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he gently snapped his fingers in his ear.