Swallow Back

At present, Niwa Chohide is the general manager, and Hashiba Hideyoshi is the deputy.

Liu Yun found the guard and reported his identity, and was quickly invited in after verification.

Then when we met on the first day of junior high school, I saw Hashiba Hideyoshi's eager words, and rushed over: "Brother, you really don't know what to do this time, and you actually rejected the matter with Miss Ashi?! I know you don't want to feel sorry for Iori Ma'am, but obviously there is a better way..."

Chapter 272 What If It's Madam Ning Ning?

"Brother, you really don't know what to do this time, and you actually rejected the matter with Miss Ashi?! I know you don't want to offend Mrs. Iori, but there is a better way..."

Although Hashiba Hideyoshi's tone was very irritable and impolite, it was obviously a careless attitude, and there was no accusation or scolding in his words.

It seems that even though it involves a big crisis of offending His Highness the Demon King, Brother Hou still regards Liu Yun as one of his own, instead of drawing a clear line and adding insult to injury.

Considering Hashiba Hideyoshi's usual attitude of obedience to Oda Nobunaga, it is not easy to achieve this point.

Liu Yun felt a little comforted in his heart.

But comfort is comfort, but you must not agree with the other party's point of view.

Liu Yun immediately questioned: "What do you mean by 'better way'?"

Hashiba Hideyoshi was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect such a reaction, then he immediately came back to his senses, widened his eyes, and said as a matter of course: "My brother doesn't even understand this? I mean, I want you to press the button. According to the instructions of His Royal Highness (Oda Nobunaga), divorce Iori and let her eat vegetarian food and chant Buddha and become a nun—of course, this is only on the surface. In fact, you can build a nunnery at your door or even in your home to house her. Well!"

Liu Yunzuo was stunned: "So it's like this..."

Hashiba Hideyoshi spoke vigorously, and glared at him again, full of hatred for iron and steel, turned around and drank a big mouthful of tea, turned around and continued: "As long as you do this, you can follow the rules of His Highness the Prime Minister (Oda According to Nobunaga's order, did you marry Miss Ashi? Isn't that right? As for the former spouse...you can meet in private if you want to, no one will care about it. It doesn't even matter if you do other things besides meeting... understand?"

The meeting this time was in a temporary residence next to the construction site of Azuchi City, a small room with six stacks.

I don't know if it's because of the poor conditions or because he wants to keep it secret, but there is no entourage to serve him, and Hashiba Hideyoshi pours all the tea for himself.

After hearing this sentence, Liu Yun spread his hands and smiled, "Brother, are you teaching me to obey others and obey others?"

Hashiba Hideyoshi was even more angry and anxious when he heard this, he slapped the table and shouted: "Originally, this matter only needs superficial work! His Royal Highness (Oda Nobunaga) ordered you to marry Miss Ashi for nothing more than The bet with Nine-Tailed Fox is nothing more than taking advantage. Do you think it is really for his sister to find a home? Do as I said just now, as long as everyone is satisfied, your Yizhi can still live a noble life. women's day."

Liu Yun refused to give in, and insisted on retorting: "But even so, Iori's heart will definitely be hurt."

Hashiba Hideyoshi heard this, as if he had heard some absurd fantasy, stomped his feet and laughed angrily: "Injured? Hehe... What are you kidding, as a wife of a samurai, she should have this kind of awareness." Yes! All the peasant women in the world are surrounded by poverty and danger. Compared with them, they should be grateful that they can live comfortably every day. What’s so great about giving up a little status? What’s the use of status and status if the family’s family collapses? "

The six stacks are the size of six tatami mats, and there are indeed six tatami mats, but the installation seems to be not very precise, and it wobbles after being stepped on twice.

After all, it is a temporary residence next to the Antucheng construction site... It would be nice to be able to isolate a living room.

Speaking of Hashiba Hideyoshi's point of view just now, it is not unreasonable.

It was difficult for Liu Yun to make an effective rebuttal.

But he can come up with other words to argue.

That is: "Dare to ask Brother Hideyoshi, what if it is Mrs. Ning Ning? What would you do in such a situation? Will it really be like what you just said?"

Sure enough, as soon as this remark came out, the atmosphere became quiet.

Hideyoshi probably didn't realize the tactic of "using the spear of the son to attack the shield of the son", and was suddenly astonished and speechless.

Liu Yun thinks he has a plan.

But I didn't expect that only a moment later, Hashiba Hideyoshi's sharp-mouthed monkey-cheeked face suddenly showed a look of determination, and then he said impassionedly: "I have no chance to encounter such a thing... If I do, I will definitely do it." The method I just mentioned is not because I am selfish and ruthless, but because this is the most beneficial solution for everyone! If you already have a legitimate son, or there are a large number of retainers from the wives, changing the main wife will bring If it's confusing, that's another matter. In a situation like ours, these two kinds of doubts don't exist!"

Now it was Liu Yun's turn to be speechless.

He was stunned for a while, then emphasized his tone, and asked again: "You said this is the 'best solution for everyone', so does this 'everyone' include Mrs. Ningning or not?"

"...Of course she's included!" At this time, Hashiba Hideyoshi slowly poured a large cup of tea into his mouth, but his voice became more and more dry: "Suppose I were in your current situation and stood up If you offend the Prime Minister (Oda Nobunaga), the entire Hashiba family may be punished for it, and it will soon be ruined. It is not a good thing for her to cause the family to be ruined in order to respect Ning Ning's status. Bar?"

Liu Yun didn't expect Brother Hou to think so.

In other words——actually, I can think of it, but I didn’t expect to express it directly.

There is really nothing to say about this, so I can only sigh with a wry smile: "I hope that the words just now will not reach Mrs. Ning Ning's ears!"

"Even... even if it reaches her, it's nothing!" Hashiba Hideyoshi somehow became more and more tough, and said in a serious manner: "This is not because I have any dissatisfaction with Ningning or disrespect, but rather It's because as a samurai's wife, she should have the awareness to contribute to the family! On the other hand, if your Iori doesn't have this awareness, then she can't be regarded as a competent wife!"

Liu Yun shook his head and didn't reply.

After all, it is not good for me to comment on the matter of the couple, so I can only express my attitude in silence.

Hashiba Hideyoshi took a breath, and probably felt that his attitude just now was too extreme, so he quickly took another sip of tea, and explained in a slow tone: "Of course, even if it really comes to that point, I will definitely guarantee Ningning's life. spending too much, and trying to find a way to restore her reputation, it is by no means just throwing it away-"

At this point, he paused, changed the subject, and stared at him with piercing eyes: "I have said so much, Brother Liuyun, please listen to me once, and think about it again! If you change your mind now, I will go and talk to the Prime Minister ( Oda Nobunaga) explain it well, it can still be saved!"

Hashiba Hideyoshi's eyes were full of anticipation.

It was indeed a bit like the gesture of an elder brother to a younger brother.

Liu Yun could feel that although Brother Hou's persuasion was largely out of interest considerations, there were also factors of sincerity.

However, the determination that has been made cannot be changed.

This is not just considering Iori's situation.

It was also because of Liu Yun's own inner principles.

Don't do things that you think you shouldn't do in your heart, otherwise your thoughts will not be clear, and your seven orifices will be aggrieved.

I would rather reason with Oda Nobunaga, or reason with physics, than submit.

So there is only a simple sentence in reply to Hashiba Hideyoshi:

"I'm sorry, I appreciate your kindness, but this matter—I'm sorry!"

As soon as the words fell to the ground, Liu Yun could feel that the temperature in the living room of Xiao Jiudi suddenly dropped by a few degrees.

"Really? It's expected."

Hashiba Hideyoshi was obviously very disappointed, but not very surprised.

He lowered his head, turned around, didn't bother pouring water this time, picked up the whole teapot, stuffed it into his mouth, and drank happily.Then he suddenly threw the teapot on the ground forcefully, and said in a straight voice: "Okay, brother, since you have already made your decision, I don't bother to talk about it... If the Prime Minister (Nobunaga Oda) gets angry next time, I will try my best." Help stop it, but there is no guarantee how much you can stop it."

These words are not as exciting as before, but rather alienated.

Obviously, the so-called "help as much as possible" means "not helping too much".

Liu Yun understood this, and said with a smile, "I don't expect you to be selfish when the time comes, as long as you're not the first to bring someone to arrest me, it's considered sympathetic."

Hashiba Hideyoshi frowned and stared at him, waved his sleeves and wanted to get the teapot again, but in vain, he remembered that the teapot had been dropped.I had no choice but to withdraw my hand depressedly, and said coldly: "I will not disobey the order of His Highness the Prime Minister (Oda Nobunaga)! But if you go to see Takenaka-sama or Hachisuka, Maeno and the others, then follow me!" It's irrelevant."

Liu Yun naturally understood the implication, and thanked him sincerely: "Thank you."

Still don't know what to say after that.

The two were silent for a while.

Hashiba Hideyoshi hesitated and repeated, and said again: "His Royal Highness (Oda Nobunaga) is now leading troops to attack Nagashima, you should know this too! The fragments of Lan Shedai were taken down to clean up these bald donkeys. As far as I know You know, this matter has something to do with Nine-Tailed Fox and the "gambling contract"... If you can successfully occupy the territory of Long Island and drive away the monk of Yixiangzong, if the old man is in a good mood, he may not hold you accountable."

Liu Yun once again expressed his thanks.

But I still can't agree with Hashiba Hideyoshi's concept.

Chapter 273 The tacit understanding between the peerless master and the daimyo lord

"His Royal Highness the Prime Minister (Oda Nobunaga) is now leading troops to attack Long Island. You should know that! The fragments of Lanshedai were taken down to clean up these bald donkeys. As far as I know, this incident is also related to Jiu Weihu has something to do with the "gambling contract"... If you successfully occupy the territory of Changdao and drive away the monk of Yixiangzong, if he is in a good mood, he may not hold you accountable."

Although Hashiba Hideyoshi's remarks can basically be regarded as consoling scenes, but if you listen carefully, there is no lack of sincerity.

Whether it is out of interests or feelings, he always puts on the attitude of hoping things will end peacefully, which is understandable.

Liu Yun didn't want to appear too indifferent and harsh in his words, so he softened his tone and gave a step up, saying in a teasing tone: "If His Highness the Prime Minister (Oda Nobunaga) doesn't care about this matter, of course it would be great I'm a mere Chinese from near the river, and my identity is not worth mentioning. If it's not really helpless, why do you want to fight against the old man?"

Hashiba Hideyoshi obviously heard the perfunctory meaning in the words, rolled his eyes listlessly, shook his head and sighed: "But most of them are just wishful thinking. Most likely it will go very smoothly, and many people will be injured and died... So how can the old man be in a good mood?"

Liu Yun agrees.

When attacking Enryaku-ji Temple on Mt. Hiei two years ago, they only needed to send elite soldiers to infiltrate and destroy the formation passed down from ancient times, and then they could conquer the mountain gate in one go.That's because the monks of Tiantai Sect have been in high positions for a long time, corrupt and depraved, and weak.

However, the monks of Yixiangzong who spread all over the three places of Shishan, Nagashima and Kaga are religious groups with "abundant martial arts virtues" and have super vitality.Even if Oda Nobunaga relied on the fragments placed by Lan She to break the spell, he still might not be able to gain much advantage in a face-to-face hand-to-hand combat environment.

All in all, one cannot expect Oda Nobunaga to be in a good mood after his triumphant return.

In any case, be prepared to turn your face.

In fact, falling out with Oda Nobunaga is not as terrible as Hashiba Hideyoshi said.

It has been several years since he came to this world of strange powers and gods, and Liu Yun has gradually figured out the rules here.With my own kung fu, although I can't compete with tens of thousands of serious troops, it is easy to catch a local security personnel of 80 or [-] people at a time.

In other words, as long as you hide your actions a little bit and don't do particularly conspicuous things in the busy city, there is no need to worry too much.

Dodge the limelight first, and then rely on one person and one sword to slowly gain chips to negotiate a peace.

Oda Nobunaga said that there are 10,000+ troops under his command, but most of them are stationed in various places, guarding against hostile daimyos in all directions, and it is impossible to gather together to arrest an absconded person.Otherwise, Takeda, Mori, and Uesugi will definitely take action.

Even if His Royal Highness the Demon King is really desperate and insists on killing them all at all costs, Liu Yun can still take revenge by assassinating important officials.

The big deal is that the fish will die and the net will be broken.

Through several years of experience and analysis, Liu Yun can see that in this world, peerless masters and daimyo lords are afraid of each other, and it is self-evident that they have reached a certain tacit understanding.

Peerless masters can move freely across the world, but if they want their wives, children, relatives, friends, disciples and disciples to live in peace, they must cooperate with secular power; There is no need to offend the elusive outsider.

For example, Takeda Shingen wiped out the Nagano family, but treated the Nagano family's old "sword master" Umizumi Nobutsuna with courtesy.Including Oda Nobunaga's crusade against Matsunaga Hideo, his attitude towards Yagyu Zongyan was almost the same.

Because of this, Liu Yun has the confidence to refuse the marriage proposal.

Of course, it would be great if Oda Nobunaga reined in the precipice, came to his senses, and withdrew his previous difficult request.

It's just that the possibility doesn't seem too high.

……

The conversation between Liuyun and Hashiba Hideyoshi cannot be regarded as an unhappy breakup, but it did not reach any positive conclusions.

There was no need for him to stay on the construction site in Antu City.

Probably because the deadline for the completion of the project was approaching, Niwa Chohide, the chief builder of the castle, was too busy to touch the ground, and Hashiba Hideyoshi, who was his deputy, was also working overtime.Being able to spare half an hour for a chat is already considered a good enough friend.

Although Takenaka Shigeharu, Hachisuka Masakatsu, and Maeno Nagayasu also have jobs, they don't seem to be key substantive positions, but they are quite leisurely.

After seeing Hashiba Hideyoshi, Liu Yun talked about the past with the three of them.

They all knew about the refusal to marry, and they reacted differently.

Takenaka Shigeharu never expressed any opinions, nor did he make any promises to help, but for no reason, it made people feel that he must be reliable if something happened.

Hashisuka Masakatsu's thoughts are almost exactly the same as Hashiba Hideyoshi's, but the tone of speech should be more tactful and polite. Anyway, it is a way of considering safety and risk, weighing pros and cons, and not being emotional.

Yasushi Maeno said clearly: "Master Sasaki is such a hero, I admire him very much!" But then he said in frustration: "It's a pity that I can't help much."

Although the three of them have different attitudes, they are all understandable.