Swallow Back

Such a sturdy horse warrior, who can order and prohibit, coordinate and harmonize, is a rare mirror soldier in this era.

More than a hundred cavalry galloped from a distance, and began to reduce their speed when they came into sight, gradually slowed down, and stopped neatly under the old cedar tree, forming a vertical and horizontal phalanx, standing still in awe, people and horses They all stood upright and did not make any sound, with a stern and chilling atmosphere.

At first glance, Liu Yun felt that the team in front of him, in terms of quality, was not inferior to Oda Nobunaga's Ma Zhe mother clothes.The combat power is probably far higher than that of Kinoshita Tokichiro's soldiers in Yokoyama Castle.

In contrast, I only brought a dozen servants and servants on my side, standing sparsely, and there was no formation or anything, so it seemed a lot worse.

Of course, Liu Yun is the normal state of the samurai family.

There are not many generals who can have a hundred well-trained elite cavalry, and can run rampant in the territory of the Oda family.

After standing still, the cavalry in the center of the front row dismounted and spread out to the left and right to make way.

Appearing in front of him is a not-so-tall, but unusually sturdy samurai. His beard and hair are extremely strong, to the point where it is suspected that there is an atavism phenomenon. On the top, he has a bald head due to the shaving of the moon, and his sides and chin are bald. Below is the black forest.

This man was wearing a Wu suit embroidered with blue-green patterns, and an orange-red Yuori, with two gleaming swords, one long and one short, at his waist.

Before he had time to say hello, Liu Yun felt that this guy also had a supernatural connection with his personal soldiers, just like Oda Nobunaga, but with a weaker strength.

This short stature, hairy samurai must have a very high-level status, and there is a prominent family crest on his chest, which is a circle with two geese drawn in it.

It's a pity that Liu Yun's historical knowledge is limited. He has seen it from a distance, but he can't be sure of the identity of the other party. He just has a vague guess.

Therefore, in the end, it was the visitor who greeted him first, with a loud and rough voice, which was no different from the roar of a giant beast: "The old man is Shibata Katsuya, I don't need to introduce it, you should know Liu Yun."

Hey, I guessed right, it's this guy.

This wild beast-like hair, this sturdy and rough momentum, is very consistent with the image in the later games.

The rude manner of speaking is also to be expected.

I have seen so many people from different levels and different fields, and they call them by their first names as soon as they come up. Except for Nobunaga, this is today.

To this, Liu Yun responded without being humble or arrogant: "I have looked up for a long time! My dear Sasaki Liuyun, it seems that I don't need to introduce myself."

When such tough original words were returned, Shibata Katsuya listened, not only was not angry, but smiled slightly, showing a little appreciation - of course, it was the kind of appreciation from the upper to the lower, the elders to the younger.Then he went on very naturally: "Since there is no need for introduction, let's get down to business! This old man has a nephew named Sakuma Shengzheng. He heard the provocation from outsiders a few days ago, and he came to you. What kind of 'competition' is he doing, he's so young and arrogant, he's so stupid. I only found out about it later, and I brought someone over immediately, just to get him back! When you say this stupid boy, you just heard people say it. The title of 'the first warrior of the Oda family'? What's there to care about? This kind of title is played out, not blown out, so young people can't help but like to care about - yes, that kid Should be here, right?"

Liu Yun could hear the other party's words, but he didn't care.He just nodded and said, "The name is typed, not blown. It's so right! The person you said is indeed here with me."

Then he turned back and ordered Qingtianfang and Kurodafang to "please" Sakuma Shengzheng out.

Shibata Katsuya slightly bent forward and bowed his body, stretched his brows and wanted to look pleasant, but with his thick hair, it seemed unnatural: "My nephew has been spoiled since he was a child and has a bad temper. If there is any offense, the old man apologizes to you for him! Don't take it offense, haha!"

"What kind of apology is this..."

——Saiko muttered in dissatisfaction.

Eguchi Sukezaemon immediately stopped him in a panic, and whispered, "Sir Shibata is a peerless hero, and the top three elders of the Oda family! To be able to speak so politely, our Sasaki family is already very respectful."

Hayami Seibei glanced at him, and seemed a little disapproving, but didn't say anything.

Standing beside the old monk Xinghe, he felt a little uncomfortable and didn't care much about the Oda family.

The little monk followed the wind, but quietly stared at the majestic Shibata Katsuya, his eyes did not blink, and his expression was very strange.I just don't know if what I'm thinking in my mind is "that's what a man should be" or "he can take his place"?

After a while, the unconscious Sakuma Morimasa was carried out on a stretcher.

Seeing Shibata Katsuya, the smile on his face disappeared immediately, his complexion instantly turned blue, and he asked in a deep voice: "What does this mean? Children are not sensible, so they don't need to be taught so hard!"

Liu Yun shook his head and said, "Misunderstanding! When this person came to ask for a test yesterday, a monster from the water suddenly appeared on the shore of Lake Biwa. He wanted to get rid of the monster, but he was beaten and seriously injured. I managed to stop the bleeding and heal the wound, but I couldn't get him to wake up."

Shibata Katsuya walked forward without a word, frowning, and put his hand on Sakuma Shengzheng's forehead to check, and his face softened a little.But the words were still cold: "Where is the monster you said that came out of the water now?"

Liu Yun said: "I have already beheaded it. Half of the corpse was still on the west side of the lake after a long time, and it was only arranged for the people to deal with it this morning."

Shibata Katsuya looked down at Sakuma Shengzheng, and continued to ask: "You mean, you have the ability to deal with that monster, but you can't protect the old man's nephew, and you can't help watching him get seriously injured by the monster?"

Liu Yun was not afraid at all, and replied indifferently: "At that time, he was anxious to prove his martial arts by eliminating demons, so he ran ahead, and then he lost too fast. I only had time to save his life."

Shibata Katsuya's face was expressionless, he lowered his eyes and thought for a while, and he didn't know whether to believe it or not. In the end, he waved his sleeves and motioned the personal soldiers behind him to bring Sakuma Shengzheng, then turned around and took a hundred cavalry to turn around and leave. go.

Not even a polite word was left.

There was another wave of earth shaking and dust flying.

In a flash, the cavalry team disappeared at the intersection.

Seeing this, Eguchi Sukezaemon was stunned: "What does Shibata-sama mean? Indeed, a monster appeared yesterday, and his nephew was indeed injured by a monster..."

Hayami Kiyobei ​​said coldly: "He suspects that the lord deliberately sat and watched Sakuma Masayoshi get injured yesterday! With his nephew's disgusting temperament, who wouldn't want to be beaten when he sees it? It's normal to have this suspicion."

Saeko snorted and said disdainfully, "Not only his nephew, doesn't this Shibata Katsuya hate it? It's passed down from generation to generation!"

The old monk Xinghe sighed, "Why is this so hard?"

The little monk Suifeng pondered and said, "Senior brother Liuyun suddenly became famous a few days ago, and then representatives of monks, ministers, and merchants visited, and then a monster appeared in Lake Biwa, and Sakuma Shengzheng came to provoke... Negligence."

"That's right!" Hayami Kiyobei ​​said solemnly: "It may not be easy, it is necessary to seek support from Mr. Kinoshita in Hengshan Castle!"

Liu Yun nodded and said: "Then, Qingbingwei, you go with Junior Brother Feng, I want to think about this issue."

Chapter 120 Two About Hiring Tamanin

After instructing his retainers to make a serious inspection, Liu Yun came to the backyard of the Sasaki Pavilion alone, and thought about his current situation carefully.

It seems that all the anomalies happened after the rumor that he "slashed Takeda Shingen".

There is no particular problem with the rumor itself. Although it is not the truth, it is similar to the truth. It is understandable that Oda Nobunaga throws it in front of the public in a new face.

At the very least, there must be a proper reason for the "sealing of ten thousand stones" promised back then to be fulfilled, right?It's impossible to tell anyone who is obscure.

So, recently, monks, businessmen, and ministers have come to visit, all of them think that Sasaki Liuyun is famous and is about to gain power, so he has to come to make a relationship - but some people do it by showing off their face, and some people do it by Sending money, some people use their faces for money...

Therefore, the troubles encountered next can also be regarded as "if you want to wear a crown, you must bear the weight", right?

Shibata Katsuya's nephew, Sakuma Shengzheng, the arrogant boy, came to provoke him.

And a half-man, half-fish monster suddenly appeared in the village.

To say that one of these two events is accidental does not rule out the possibility.

But to say that both events were accidental and just happened to be together?

That would be too much of a coincidence!

Rather believe it is a conspiracy.

If it is a conspiracy, there is always a mastermind behind it.

who can that be?

Originally, when the arrogant boy from Sakuma Shengzheng came to provoke him, Liu Yun suspected that it was other factions within the Oda family.

In the time and space where he lived in his previous life, there was a great philosopher who shook the past and the present, and said a famous saying, "There are no factions in the party, and there are all kinds of strange things."

Inside the Oda family, there are naturally hills.

Liu Yun himself, because of his birth, naturally took on the label of "Kinoshita Tokichiro's faction", which cannot be erased unless he is willing to say goodbye to the past and change his family.

Well, I heard that he has a good relationship with Niwa Nagahide, but is not in harmony with Shibata Katsuya and Sakuma Nobuyoshi, and is in a neutral state with other important officials.

Then, it is reasonable to say that the hostile faction sent people to pick up quarrels and cause trouble, or that a third-party faction wanted to drive away the tiger and swallow the wolf.

However, a half-human, half-fish monster emerged from the water of Lake Biwa from behind, and when it came up, it was a massacre. This nature seems to have changed.

Although there is no basis, Liu Yun feels that the Oda family is now in an absolute rising period, and the external pressure is not small. The level of infighting among the important ministers should be at most a battle of wills, and it will not be enough to drive youkai to kill. degree.

Otherwise, how could the rapid development swept the world as in the original history?

After thinking about it, the possibility of external hands is higher.

For example, the people from Kashin Takeda Shingen's side...

Apart from them, no one would hate Liu Yun to the core.

This can be a little troublesome.

It is said that there is only a thousand days of being a thief without a thousand days of preventing thieves. The ultimate solution must be to uproot the enemy to avoid future troubles.

But I can't do it in a while!

What should be done now?

Although Liu Yun himself is highly skilled in martial arts, he is not afraid of any attack.But he couldn't stay at home all the time without going out.

Once you go out, the force of your subordinates may not be enough.

……

Hayami Seibei and Junior Brother Suifeng, who were sent to Hengshan City, rode fast horses and came back in more than two hours.It is said that Tokichiro Kinoshita was also shocked by what happened today, and promised to coordinate internally and investigate externally, and specially arranged three patrol teams, each with a samurai and four Shigaru, to strengthen the surrounding area of ​​Sasaki Village. alert.

Although this level of help does not quench the thirst of the near future, it is a kind heart after all, and it is always better than nothing.

Liu Yun saved his gratitude and felt a little more at ease.

Two days later, a young man who claimed to be "Niwa Nagahide's nephew" came to visit. He was very courteous and polite, saying that the "internal problem" had been settled, and Shibata Katsuya and other important officials would restrain their subordinates. Will cause trouble again.

Liu Yun felt a little more at ease.At the same time, I also know that the faction traces on my body are even heavier.

This is helpless.

Coincidentally, Niwa Nagahide's nephew stayed for two nights and left early on the third day, and Liu Yun just went out to see him off, but a big monster soil spider appeared in the house, almost killing Iori!

Fortunately, everyone in the Sasaki family was well prepared and dealt with it properly. Qingtianfang, Kurodafang, Hayami Seibei, Eguchi Sukezaemon, Xinghe Shishu, Suifeng Shidi, Saeko, and a dozen peasants and soldiers, and The five little monsters entrusted by Hu Yu before his death rushed up to besiege him, only paying the price of lightly injuring five people and seriously injuring one person, and the problem was solved.

When Liu Yun rushed back, the big monster earth spider had died.

The situation looks really tense.

Don't talk about the distance, even walking a few hundred steps away to deliver a guest will have an accident?

Several days later, Nagano Maeno came over from Hengshan Castle and brought news of Shigeharu Takenaka: "An old friend who did not want to reveal his identity said that it may be some hidden monster boss who wants to tell Sasaki Liuyun. Bad. But the reason is unclear."

Liu Yun expressed his gratitude for this, but felt that it was useless in his heart.

Of course, this news is not completely nonsense, but there is really not much effective information.

Liu Yun probably also knew that there was an interpersonal network between monsters.

Even little monsters with low intelligence can communicate with the same kind of mind through some methods that humans can't understand.

The Qingtianfang and Kurodafang in the family were benevolent and entrusted by a certain "yokai senior" to protect Iori.

It is said that due to the influence of Xu Fu, Jianzhen and others, those big monsters who are powerful enough to affect the stability of the world have been sealed one by one, or forced to live in seclusion and not to care about the world. King Maru".But they still hold powerful power and many powerful magic weapons, and still have the right to speak in the world of monsters.

Even if Liu Yun knew that a certain monster boss was against him, there was no good way to deal with it.

First, it is difficult for you to find someone, and secondly, if you find it, you may not be able to fight.