"It's okay to understand it this way, sir." Yu Qiuping nodded, "How about it, what do you think, Sir Sakuma?"
The unbelievable and strange conditions of the Imagawa family left the three people in the city at a loss. It would be a pity not to agree, and they would be worried about a trap if they agreed. As for Yu Qiuping's biggest enemy, Sasaki Narimasa had just been defeated by Yu Qiuping.
Naturally, he was most repelled by this cooperation, so he asked: "Hmph, God knows what Mr. Yuqiu is thinking? How could there be such a good condition?"
"Probably I don't want to see more than a thousand people starving to death. Out of one's compassion, I hope to help." Yu Qiuping honestly told the truth in his heart, but he did not expect anyone from the Oda family to do so.
Believe it, "So I hope the Oda family will not interfere with our relief operations, so we come to negotiate with you."
"Hmph, that's all nonsense." Sasaki Narimasa snorted coldly, "Master Yuqiu is really kind-hearted? He's also worried about the people of our Oda family. Who would believe that there are samurai who are willing to do this?"
"Just because you have no conscience doesn't mean that we adults have no conscience!" Omaezaki Nakahide, who had already suppressed his energy to sing blackface, immediately shouted when he got the opportunity, "You Oda family people are so cruel that you can't even give the people a mouthful of food to survive.
If he refuses to stay, then the whole Oda family is not like this, right? Seeing samurai like us Imagawa family who wholeheartedly love the people, they are even suspicious!"
Gomaezaki Nakahide's words caused a burst of cheers from the surrounding Imagawa family soldiers and auxiliary soldiers. Sasana Narimasa at the top of the city gritted his teeth, his face turned red and white, but he couldn't refute such top-notch words.
Seeing that Omaezaki Nakahide sang too much with his black face, the Oda family couldn't get off the stage. Naoe Tadayei quickly smoothed things over and said: "Everyone in the Oda family has no choice but to fight. The two armies are fighting, and the people will inevitably suffer. Therefore, the Imagawa family hopes that the Oda family will
The Tian family can allow the Imagawa family to help the people, and the two families can alleviate the famine together." This actually provided a step forward for the Oda family.
Sasanagi Masa wanted to say more, but found that Sakuma Nobumori and Sakuma Nobushige beside him seemed to be a little moved, but he, who was always unkind, still said: "What if you place a spy in these five villages?"
what to do?"
"The Oda family can rest assured that we are willing to accept the inspection of a small number of supervisory troops sent by the Oda family." Yu Qiuping said, "The supervisory troops can follow the relief team and guarantee that no spies will be planted."
"But those people will naturally turn to you after receiving your kindness." Sasaki Narimasa snorted coldly, "If you really want to help the people, just give us the military rations, and our Oda family will go to the rescue."
As soon as Sasana Narimasa said this, the surrounding Imagawa troops surrounding the city immediately booed. Omaezaki Nakahide became furious and said sarcastically: "Sasa-sama, why don't you say what you just said loudly again, and listen to yourselves. What does it mean to talk about dreams?"
Huh?" The yin and yang tone then changed the topic and angrily said: "Do you think our Imagawa family is the emperor? You can cut it off as you like! Fame and fortune will make your Oda family gain both?"
"This guy!" Sasaki Namasa cursed fiercely, pulled out the bow and arrow from his waist, and was about to draw the bow and shoot at Gomaezaki Nakahide. However, before he could take action, an arrow came from the string and shot quickly.
He flew the bow and arrow in his hand and nailed the bow and arrow directly to the wall behind him. Sasaki looked dumbfounded towards the bottom of the city, only to see Charlie bending his bow and nocking an arrow, looking at him with vigilant eyes.
"Thompson, don't be impulsive." Yu Qiuping hurriedly waved his hand to Charlie to put down his bow and arrow. Sakuma Nobushige also grabbed Sasaki Narimasa. Sakuma Nobumori understood that the conditions proposed by Sasaki Narimasa were too harsh, and Yu Qiuping would definitely not accept it. I will accept it. Although the people here may be bribed by the Imagawa family, this is at least better than the fall of Shanzhao Temple Stronghold and the complete annihilation of the defenders.
Sakuma Nobumori hesitated for a moment and wanted to fight for it again: "Before I go down, more than fifty subordinates were left behind in the Imagawa family formation. I don't know if they can be returned together..."
"Sakuma-sama, you're kicking your nose in the face!" Nakahide Omaezaki scolded him immediately, but after Yu Qiuping gave him a wink, he kept silent and stopped talking.
"Sir, with all due respect." Yu Qiuping said in a deep voice, "The previous conditions have been very generous to the Oda family, and I cannot agree to further conditions. Otherwise, how can I explain it to the family governor?"
"Yes, Sakuma-sama." Naoe Tadahei immediately understood the implication of Yu Qiupei's words and said, "In the Imagawa family, Asahina-sama and other lords all requested to attack the stronghold directly. Only my lord is willing to negotiate, Sakuma If you make it impossible for my lord to step down, there will be no chance for negotiation."
Sakuma Nobumori exchanged a few words with the surrounding retainers briefly, and then said again: "Such a big matter, I can't just say it, I need to report it to the lord. If Yuqiu-sama is willing to release my family, Ashigaru, then I am willing to promise that I will try my best to facilitate this matter with my lord."
Although returning the prisoners was within the acceptable range, Yu Qiuping still pretended to be embarrassed and said hesitantly: "I'm afraid it may be a bit difficult. I wonder if the Oda family can make some other concessions."
"Sir Yuqiu, please speak." Sakuma Nobumori said.
"Sir, could you please ask the Oda family to send a few people with status to represent Mr. Oda Sousuke to assure the residents of these five villages that their grain will not be forcibly confiscated again." Yu Qiuping quietly revealed his trump card.
"This matter is serious and needs to be reported to the lord." Sakuma Nobumori agreed hesitantly and asked the last question: "Then how can we ensure that the Imagawa family will withdraw from the siege after relieving the people?"
"I won't lie to Mr. Sakuma," Yu Qiuping said frankly. "Since we are the besieging party, there are no restrictions that can guarantee that the Imagawa family will withdraw from the siege."
"But I, Yu Qiuping, am willing to use my personality to guarantee that if the agreement is reached, I will definitely abide by my promise and withdraw from the siege!" Yu Qiuping said loudly.
"How can we be convinced by such a empty promise?" Sasaki asked in a low voice.
"Lord Sasa, is there something wrong with you?" Nakahide Omaezaki said sarcastically without any diplomatic etiquette, "We are the ones surrounding you, so we are already giving you a lot of face by not attacking. The people you are rescuing, sir, are also your people. You Still want a guarantee that the siege will be lifted? Dream on!"
Sasana Narimasa was about to have another attack, and Sakuma Nobushige hurriedly helped his brother hold him down.
"Sakuma-sama, please rest assured, although you may still be worried." Yu Qiuping solemnly promised, "But I, Yu Qiuping, always do what I say." He gestured as he spoke, and the Imagawa troops in the encirclement immediately moved. He opened the roadblock and made a small opening, "To show sincerity, we are willing to let you send a messenger to inform Mr. Odagami at the rear. At the same time, we also stop obstructing the messengers from the three villages in the south."
Zenzhaoji Village has cut off contact with the Oda family for several days. Such an action can be said to show enough sincerity.
"I believe in Yuqiu-sama." Sakuma Nobumori promised. Even if you don't believe it, what can you do? I am a swordsman and a fish.
On the evening of February 9, Sakuma Nobumori informed the southern Sanzhai and Danxiazhai of the negotiation news, and Danxiazhai passed the information to Naguno Castle and the direction of Qingshu Castle. The Oda family, which had been preparing for emergency mobilization, breathed a sigh of relief. , disbanded half of the troops collected.
On the morning of February 10, the messengers from the three villages in the south also arrived at Danxia Village, proving that Yu Qiuping's promise to restore traffic was true. The three villages all agreed to negotiate peace with the Imagawa family, especially the guard of Marunen Village, Sakuma Noshige. Because it was the troops of the Sakuma family who were surrounded. His messenger and Sakuma Nobushige, who went back to report the news in person, tried their best to promote the peace negotiation and persuaded Tange Village to agree to the peace negotiation.
"In the final analysis, the decision must be made by the lord himself." Mizuno Tadamitsu himself did not agree with this agreement very much and felt that the Imagawa family must have other agendas. He made a helpless expression towards Sakuma Nobushige.
"That's it, then I agree." As soon as Mizuno Tadamitsu finished speaking, Oda Nobunaga strode in. Behind him were Maeda Toshiie and several other women's maids, as well as several Mizuno family attendants who had not had time to inform.
"Your Highness (Main Hall)! Why are you here?" Mizuno Tadamitsu and Sakuma Nobushige hurriedly knelt down and saluted.
"What? Such a big thing has happened, why can't I come?" Oda Nobunaga snorted coldly, walked around the two people kneeling on the ground, and sat down without giving them the order to get down. .
"Your Highness (Main Hall), calm down!" The two men kowtowed hurriedly in apology.
"Forget it, let's all get up." Oda Nobunaga took out his folding fan and gently tapped the palms of his hands. "Last year we already delayed the autumn harvest, and we can't delay the spring plowing this year. Even if we don't know the purpose of the Imagawa family, I had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree."
"Inuchiyo, haven't you met that Akihei Amame?" Oda Nobunaga called Maeda Toshiie's name, "Go and finalize the details of the specific negotiations with him."
"Yes, lord!" Maeda Toshiie bowed, "Is there anything I need to be careful about or what is the bottom line?"
"No." Oda Nobunaga said simply, "We are already in a situation where we are at the mercy of others, and the other party actually puts forward such conditions. There is nothing left to bargain with."
"Then what the Imagawa family proposed... there should be a high-ranking person to swear an oath on behalf of the lord, as well as the candidate for surveillance," Maeda Toshiie grinned broadly, "How about I go too?"
"Okay, then go ahead." Oda Nobunaga also smiled, "You can guarantee whatever he asks you to guarantee. Anyway, I never keep my word."
"Master Maeda, I haven't seen you for a long time. You are even more elegant than before." Sena Ujitoshi and Yu Qiupei received Maeda Toshiie in the camp, and Yu Qiupei went to the door to greet him. Because of Maeda Toshiie's personal generosity and the last time he met Yu Qiuhe in Chili Castle. Qiuping's life-saving grace made Yu Qiuping very fond of him.
"Haha, Yuqiu-sama is even better than before. What can we, the few people from the Oda family who have fled, say? Your army is like the headquarters of Lord Jibu!" Maeda Toshiie also liked Yuqiupei and said with a smile, "Master Yuqiu has trained his troops well."
"Haha, why are you bringing this up? It hurts your temper." Yu Qiuping said with a smile, "I care more about whether Lord Maeda's Lady Matsu is more beautiful, or whether my sweetheart is more outstanding."
"Haha. You kid, I still want to compare with you." Maeda Toshiie punched his chest, "Of course my Osomatsu is more beautiful. We will know when we compare."
"We'll talk about it later when we have the chance." Yu Qiuping made a gesture of invitation, "His Royal Highness Sena is inside. Please come with Maeda-sama and me."
"This is my plan." Yu Qiuping handed a stack of paper to Maeda Toshiie, "There are a total of five villages that need relief. There are also more than fifty prisoners of the Sakuma family. I decided to release ten prisoners first to show my sincerity. , and then the Oda family, who received the prisoners, allowed them to go to a village to provide relief. After the relief was completed, I will release ten more prisoners. Until the relief of the last village is completed, I will relieve the siege of Zenzhao Temple Village."
"No problem." Maeda Toshiie nodded without even looking.
"Hey!" Yu Qiuping saw that his carefully prepared plan was put aside, and the words he had been thinking about for a long time were useless, "At least let's bargain a little!"
"It's so troublesome." Maeda Toshiie stretched, "I'll just follow you anyway."
"Haha, this Lord Maeda is quite quick to talk," Sena Shitoshi laughed, "I'll arrange for you to stay here, and we'll set out to provide relief tomorrow."