On November 12, the sixth year of Yonglu's reign (1563), outside Kotani Castle in Kitaomi River.
Because of his old relationship with the Asai family, Yu Qiupei came to Kitaomi as a messenger sent by Oda Nobunaga to request a marriage alliance. While walking on the road, he suddenly felt a little strange, why he seemed to have become a matchmaker. Before, the Oda family
The alliance with the Matsudaira family was the one that led to the marriage between Oda Gotoku and the future Matsudaira Nobuyasu. And this time, it was he who was the one who led the alliance between the Oda family and the Asai family, and also led to the marriage of Asai Nagamasa and
Marriage in Oda City.
He suddenly had an idea. If he appeared in the later game "Nobunaga's Ambition", would he acquire a "diplomacy" skill? Would the "Intelligence" column be given a particularly high level?
?
Yu Qiuping thought about it, and then thought about the way the lovelorn brothers of Ikeda Hengxing cried into tears at that time, and couldn't help but snickered twice. He had also seen Ashi, and he could indeed be called the most powerful person in the country.
The alluring beauty, pure and lovely, seems to be able to melt people's hearts. In terms of appearance alone, she is already on par with Imagawa Kaede. However, Imagawa Kaede and Oda City seem to have taken two different routes.
Kaede Imagawa would be more independent and mature, like an elegant aristocratic princess. Ichi would be innocent and cute, like a girl next door who has just started to fall in love. In this Warring States Period, the general orientation was still "Lolita" like Maeda Toshiie.
Therefore, whenever Yu Qiupei and everyone argue whether Imagawa Kaede or Oda City is more beautiful, all the companions side with Oda City - although they do have to admit that Imagawa Kaede is indeed beautiful.
However, the figure of Oda City, who is only 16 years old, is still incomparable with that of Kaede Imagawa, which makes Yu Qiuping's inner balance a lot. Imagawa Kaede's figure and appearance also make many of Yu Qiuping's brothers salivate. Ikeda
Hengxing even made a rebellious joke like "When I saw your wife at that time, I decided to deal with you as a brother" after drinking, and was beaten by Yu Qiuping.
However, when Oda City grows up, her beauty will definitely not be inferior to that of Imagawa Kaede. She is the most beautiful woman in the Warring States Period. It is no wonder that the young Oda family warriors like Ikeda Hengxing are all sitting around "eating swan meat with a toad"
"The sweet dream, hoping that Princess Ashi can marry me.
Just when Yu Qiuping was thinking wildly, the white horse Pipa who was sitting down suddenly became restless. Then, a whistle sounded in the distance. Pipa immediately ignored Yu Qiuping's command and ran towards the west. Yu Qiuping was helpless.
, had no choice but to hug Pipa's horse's neck and follow it galloping all the way.
After running for about ten seconds, another sound of "椤" sounded in his ears. Pipa immediately stopped knowingly, and Yu Qiuping was finally able to take a breath.
"Brother, long time no see!" A familiar and friendly voice came, and Yu Qiuping straightened up from his horse with a smile.
"Nagamasa, long time no see!" Looking at Asai Nagamasa who came ten miles out of the city to greet him, Yu Qiuping felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.
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"After five years of separation, Pipa actually still remembers Chang Zheng," Yu Qiuping caressed Pipa's white mane as he sat down. Unknowingly, this horse had accompanied him through the ups and downs of the past five years.
In the past five years, I have experienced countless crises, big and small, but survived them all. Perhaps it was its blessing.
"I fed him since he was a child, so of course he still remembers me." Asai Nagamasa said with a hearty smile.
After five years of separation, Asai Nagamasa has grown from the handsome boy he was back then to a handsome young man. His sharp-edged face and eyes are particularly bright. He is still as sincere and elegant as ever, full of vigor and vitality.
After five years of separation, Yu Qiuping's appearance has also changed a lot. The nondescript ponytail back then has been tied into a neat samurai bun. And he, who was originally quite handsome, has experienced so many tests and experiences, and has also changed.
He has to mature. His facial features have become more three-dimensional and more like a warrior.
"I feel relieved to see that my brother is safe and sound and not depressed because of that incident." Asai Nagamasa stared at Yu Qiuping's face and said with emotion.
"Oh, I was really sad and desperate at the time," Yu Qiu chuckled and shook his head, "He was obviously very loyal, but he was unjustly exiled. He was obviously trying to save innocent people, but he ended up being defeated and captured. Sometimes.
I will really be confused. Is it right to insist on that bright and righteous cause? For that bright and righteous cause, I have killed so many brothers who follow me, and also killed His Highness Sena, who treated me like his own son.
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"Brother, you must not say that!" Asai Nagamasa's face suddenly became serious. He rode his horse close to Yu Qiuping, turned around, put his hands on Yu Qiuping's shoulders and said: "Brother, you must not say that because of
Setbacks have shaken our determination to uphold the bright and righteous principles!”
"It is precisely because this road is extremely difficult and dangerous that so many people in the world betray their faith to seek wealth and peace. But it is precisely because of so many villains who ignore morality and only care about profit that the turbulent Warring States Period occurred!
Asai Nagamasa said in a heartbroken voice: "I was deeply touched by what my brother said about the cycle of chaos. I think what he said was close to the truth of the world! Only by adhering to light and justice to rectify the entire world can we save the world.
Completely for the common people!"
"All personal grudges, pains, damages and interests are insignificant compared with the future of all people in the world!" Asai Nagamasa stared into Yu Qiuping's eyes and emphasized word by word: "Brother, it's not that I have a minor dispute with you.
We have made an appointment to fulfill the righteousness of the world together! We must not give up halfway!"
Yu Qiuping looked at Asai Nagamasa's firm eyes, and there seemed to be a fire of righteousness beating in them. That persistence, that enthusiasm, that dedication to ideals and the compassion and kindness that takes the world as its own responsibility, made Yu Qiuping feel like he was in a
I instantly saw myself from many years ago. The one who solemnly promised Imagawa Kaede to work hard to alleviate even a little bit of pain for the people of the world.
The four years of vacillation seemed to be corrected in an instant, and the drowning people who had been falling towards the darkness in troubled times for the past four years seemed to be scooped up. In Yu Qiuping's heart, he missed the simple and kind self, the one who was awakened by Asai Nagamasa.
of oneself.
He was at a loss and covered his chest with his left hand. He wanted to listen to his inner voice, but he encountered a hint of coldness - that was the rib that His Highness Sena left to him, and asked him to take revenge.
, once filled with the blood of His Highness Sena.
Have you forgotten why you survived?
Yu Qiuping was tortured by the conflict in his heart because he didn't know how to choose, making him almost unable to breathe. He rushed forward suddenly and hugged Asai Nagamasa who was riding beside him, surprising the latter. He was stunned for a moment.
Afterwards, he also hugged Yu Qiuping blankly.
"Changzheng, stop talking," Yu Qiuping's voice trembled slightly.
I'm afraid that if I continue to listen, my determination to take revenge will be shaken.
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The two rode horses side by side, talking nonchalantly about the past five years along the way. Yu Qiuping and Asai Nagamasa, the sworn brothers, both wanted to tell each other everything so that he could experience what he had experienced.
life, making up for the regret and longing of not being able to see each other for five years.
Unconsciously, the sun had set. Asai Nagamasa personally welcomed Yu Qiuping into the Otani Castle Castle Tower, and the elders of the Asai family had been waiting here for a long time. A sumptuous banquet had been prepared, and they were waiting.
It's raining and Qiuping is sitting down.
Yu Qiuping didn't expect that he would have such good popularity in the Asai family, but it actually made sense. It was Yu Qiuping who proposed the idea of ​​the Asai family joining together to stage a coup. In the coup, Yu Qiuping
Akiupei also contributed a lot. Later, in the decisive battle between the Asai family and the Rokkaku family in Noragada, Yu Qiupei participated in the battle personally and made great contributions, capturing Rokkaku Yoshiharu. It can be said that Yu Qiupei almost recreated the Asai family back then.
kindness.
The important ministers of the Asai family have always been nostalgic. The Asakura family has saved the Asai family from fire and water many times. After many years, the Asai family still remembers their kindness. Yu Qiuping's help to the Asai family only happened a few years ago.
Of course, these elders would not forget it before and specially set up a banquet to entertain Yu Qiuping.
In such a friendly atmosphere, the proposal of the alliance agreement went smoothly. Yu Qiuping had sent guards to inform the Asai family of his arrival in advance, and the Asai family was willing to welcome him so warmly, which obviously showed a positive attitude towards the alliance.
The location of the Rokkaku family, the Asai family, the Saito family and the Oda family is like a mahjong table, with the four families sitting on the four sides. The Asai family and the Oda family are rival families, and the Saito family and the Rokkaku family are rival families. Since
The Saito family and the Rokkaku family have formed an alliance, so it is logical for the Asai family to form an alliance with the Oda family. The Asai family needs the Oda family to contain the Saito family to prevent them from being attacked from both sides. The Oda family also hopes that they can have flanking help when attacking the Saito family. In addition to
In addition, the Oda family has always had the dream of going to Luka. If you want to enter the Kinki area from the Noo Plains, Omi is a must-pass. If you can form an alliance with the Asai family, everything will be much easier.
Although the Oda family and the Rokkaku family have no direct contact due to the isolation of the Suzuka Mountains and cannot pose a threat to the Rokkaku family, the Asai family has no better choice. Moreover, Oda Nobunaga is willing to marry the world-famous beauty Oda Ichi
Giving Asai Nagamasa can be regarded as giving enough face to the Asai family.
After a little discussion, Asai Nagamasa and the retainers of the Asai family agreed to Yu Qiupei's alliance request. After the two sides spent two days working out the terms of the alliance, Yu Qiupei returned to the Oda family. The two families agreed that in
After the New Year, Yu Qiupei personally escorted the Princess of Oda City to Kitaomi.
Before leaving, Asai Nagamasa still personally sent Yu Qiuping to the border. Before leaving, the usually generous and cheerful Asai Nagamasa seemed a little shy. After hesitating for a long time, he still struggled to ask: "Brother, what is Princess Asai doing?"
What kind of person is he?"
Yu Qiuping couldn't help laughing when he saw Asai Nagamasa's dull look.
"She is a rare beauty," Yu Qiuping teased, "Changzheng, you are very lucky!"
"That's not what I'm asking!" Asai Nagamasa blushed and whispered, "I'm asking..."
"Don't worry, I'll tell you quietly," Yu Qiuping leaned into Asai Nagamasa's ear and whispered, "I promise you, you will definitely get along happily."
Chapter completed!