Warring States Eagle

The cherry blossoms have withered, and the ground in the yard is covered with petals.In the misty spring, the petals of cherry blossoms have gradually blurred.

Yes, it should be the most brilliant season of cherry blossoms. This old cherry tree has experienced three generations of Ouchi family Ouchi Masahiro, Ouchi Yoshinaka and Ouchi Yoshitaka in the yard. Finally, in this early spring, After blooming the last cherry blossom in its life, it began to wither.

At this time, under the withering cherry tree, Motoji Motoji, Takamoto Moto and Motoharu Yoshikawa, whose left hand was fixed by a wooden plank and tied like a mummy, were kneeling quietly.

The most peculiar thing is that Mao Liyuan, who is in his 50s, has no clothes on his upper body at this time, and a few bamboo strips are tied behind his back.Yes, when he successfully arrived at Zhou Fangguo, half a mile away from the gate of the Great Neiguan, Mao Liyuan took off the clothes on his upper body, and then tied the bamboo strips prepared in advance to his body, and then In this form, regardless of the surprise of passers-by, he arrived in the courtyard of Ouchi Yoshitaka's mansion in Ouchikan.This is really an apology.As for the story of pleading guilty to the thorn, as some Chinese books were spread to the country of Wa, some of the local nobles naturally knew such allusions.Today, Mori Moto also borrowed this allusion to play a sad card to Ouchi Yoshitaka.

Mao Liyuan is already in his 50s at this time, and he is a real old man. His body is easy to get sick, and now it is early spring, and the weather is still a bit cold. Under such circumstances, he still took off his clothes The clothes on the upper body are very harmful to Mori Moto's body, so the faces of Mori Takamoto and Yoshikawa Motoharu who are also kneeling beside them are flushed at this time, because they are holding back their hearts. I couldn't bear it and suffocated like this.But Mao Liyuan, who was the person involved, knelt there quietly like a normal person.

It is different from the quiet scene under the cherry tree.Next to a pond at the other end of the yard.Yoshitaka Ouchi himself is raising the curtain on the grass.Laying out the carpet, I was discussing the beautiful rhymes of several Liange with several ministers in high spirits.Occasionally hum a few words that are even "amazing".

It wasn't until Sagara Taketo sent someone to urge him several times that Ouchi Yoshitaka met Mori Motonaku and his three fathers and sons in the living room of the mansion.There is a purpose for Morimoto to bring his first son Mori Takamoto and second son Yoshikawa Motoharu respectively this time.

The legitimate son came here to play the family card. After all, as Ouchi Yoshitaka's son-in-law, and has always been very respectful and filial to Mori Moto and Ouchi Yoshitaka, Ouchi Yoshitaka felt natural after seeing Mori Takamoto It will be much better.The second son Yoshikawa Motoharu is used to play the sad card, so before departure.Mori Moto specially bandaged Yoshikawa Motoharu's left hand again (almost like a mummy), making the injury appear more serious. Only in this way will the sympathy of the Ouchi family be aroused.Of course, just in case, he still kept his third son in the territory.If something really happened to the three of them in Zhou Fangguo, there would be at least one son who could inherit the blood of the family!

"Sinful Minister Moto brought his first son Taro and second son Jiro to visit Master Tanti." As soon as they met, before Ouchi Yoshitaka walked into the hall and sat on the main seat, Mori Moto took the initiative to ask the sinner.

"Yuanjiu, why are you doing this?" Ouchi Yoshitaka said in surprise when he saw Mao Liyuan suddenly making such a grand event, and his attire was astonishing.

Then he turned his head to look at Takeshi Sagara who was by his side and asked responsibly, "Why is this?"

When Sagara Taketo heard this, he also smiled wryly.Immediately explained: "My lord, I have also persuaded Mr. Yuanjiu. In fact, Mr. Yuanjiu is unwilling."

"Hmph, put on your clothes before you help Yuan." Ouchi Yoshitaka ordered to the attendants behind him.

"No, Lord Tanti, this subject is guilty!" Yuan Jue immediately refused.

"This? Why are you guilty, Yuanzu?" Ouchi Yoshitaka asked pretending to be puzzled.

"Although the rumors this time are all plots to frame the family and separate the family from Mr. Tanti, in any case, they have brought troubles to Mr. Tanti. Therefore, the minister is guilty. Today is a special visit to Tanti. My lord, please forgive me." In Motozuru's words, he first denied the content of those rumors, and then took the opportunity to express his loyalty to Ouchi Yoshitaka again.And this time, he saw the opportunity when Tao Longfang, who advocated suppressing the Maori family, was so angry that he returned to the family territory, so he hurried here.As the rumors further fermented, Ouchi Yoshitaka would summon Mo Liyuan sooner or later to go to the inner hall of Zhou Fanguo University for questioning.And Mao Liyuan took the initiative to come to analyze before Ouchi Yoshitaka opened his mouth to call at this time, which naturally gave Ouchi Yoshitaka a good impression.

"Nonsense, Taro immediately untie the bamboo strips for your father and put on clothes." Sure enough, Ouchi Yoshitaka was in a good mood at this time, so he immediately ordered Mori Takamoto.The latter had been waiting there for a long time, and when he heard Ouchi Yoshitaka's words, he immediately got up and helped his father, Mori Moto, untie the bamboo strips on his back.

Although Yoshikawa Motoharu next to him also wanted to take the lead, but firstly, he did not get the permission of Ouchi Yoshitaka, and secondly, he was still a seriously injured person at this time, and he could not loosen at will, so he had to watch his brother help him dryly. Woke up from his father Mao Liyuan.And Mao Liyuan also knew that enough is enough for the performance, otherwise it would be a bit too much, so he also untied the bamboo strips on his back very cooperatively, then took the clothes from the attendants and put them on, and immediately knelt down again on the floor.

"Jiro, how is your injury?" Ouchi Yoshitaka was also sitting on the main seat at this time, and when he saw Yoshikawa Motoharu who was also a bit "special" in appearance, he immediately asked with concern.

"Report to Tanti-sama, I may not be able to use my left arm normally in the future, but I will definitely become a strong general in Ouchi's family." Seeing Ouchi Yoshitaka personally asking about his injury, Yoshikawa Motoharu immediately slapped his chest Quite, replied proudly.Mao Liyuan next to him was also very satisfied with his second son's answer after hearing the words.Yoshikawa Motoharu's words, on the one hand, told Ouchi Yoshitaka that his injury was serious, and on the other hand, he once again expressed his loyalty to Ouchi Yoshitaka.

Sure enough, Ouchi Yoshitaka, who was above the main seat, immediately smiled when he heard the words, and exclaimed: "Yuanjiu, there is another fierce general in the family!"

As soon as Ouchi Yoshitaka said this, Yoshikawa Motoharu, who was the person involved, blushed immediately.He felt a little ashamed. Although he was really seriously injured, the thing on his arm was too exaggerated?It's just that Mao Liyuan on the side didn't think so, and he immediately took the opportunity to say:

"Master Tanti is too good. It's just that the three sons in the family have gradually grown up, and the body of the subject is getting weaker and weaker. The minister came this time, in addition to pleading guilty to Lord Tanti, I also hope that Lord Tanti will allow the subject to supervise the family. The position will be passed on to his son, Taro. And the ministers have also admired Mr. Tanti for his talent in singing songs for a long time, so they also hope that they can stay in the inner hall, and can discuss these masterpieces of Kyoto with Mr. Tanti every day!"

"Oh?" Dayi Long was immediately moved when he heard the words.Although on the surface he listened to Sagara Taketo's suggestion and did not suppress the Mori family immediately, but after hearing the content of those rumors, he still had scruples about the Mori family in his heart.Now Mao Liyuan took the initiative to pass on the position of family governor to his son-in-law Mao Li Longyuan who had a good impression, and took the initiative to stay in the Ouchi Pavilion as a hostage, which was exactly what he wanted.

"My lord, since Mr. Yuanyu is so sincere, I think that I can't hurt the sincerity of my loyal ministers. Therefore, I think that Mr. Yuanyu's reminder is very good." But you can't act too eagerly, otherwise Mao Liyuan and others will think that he is really suspicious of the Mao Li family.And Takeshi Sagara next to him observed his words and expressions, and immediately gave Ouchi Yoshitaka a step up.

"Yeah." Ouchi Yoshitaka pretended to be pondering, and finally nodded in agreement, "Since Yuan is such a city center, I will reluctantly accept your request."

"Your servant is grateful for Mr. Tanti's promise."

"Humph, send an order, and immediately send someone to arrest all those spies who spread rumors and attempt to separate the main family from the Maori family." Ouchi Yoshitaka naturally wanted to set an example for the loyalty of the Ouchi family, so he immediately ordered. (To be continued..)