Chapter 90 Suspicion
After Xiaobashi Kesheng's incident, more than a thousand people in Yuqiuping's 5,000-stone territory always had the word "rule of law" on their mouths. A few people chatted. If you didn't have a word related to "rule of law" in three sentences, others would think you were too behind. Whether it was Zuoqing or ordinary villagers, before doing every problem, they would always ask people around them: "Isn't it illegal to do this?"
The biggest improvement was the Matsuhara family and Katsuda family in the territory. They originally regarded themselves as noble in their identities and always did things that were domineering and playing the law. Because according to the tradition, samurai can indeed be lawless in front of the villagers. However, after the incident of Kobayashi, the two families immediately restrained a lot. Yu Qiuhei had made it clear that everyone was equal before the law and had nothing to do with their status. Even the old subordinates who followed him who violated the law for bravery, they naturally had no reason to be spared. Therefore, the samurai in the clan did not dare to take advantage of the loopholes and take advantage of the villagers. Instead, they obeyed the law honestly and complained in private that Yu Qiuhei, a person from the Ming Dynasty, did not attach importance to the dignity of Japanese samurai.
The production of military weapons basically met the needs of all the best. Yu Qiuhei's Changbanbei finally completed the change of clothes, and the equipment of more than 270 people was guaranteed. As for what the craftsmen should produce next, Yu Qiuhei has not yet planned. Naoe Tadaehira suggested that he might as well continue to produce, and even if he couldn't use it, he could also hand it over to Imakawa Yoshimoto as a thank you for providing him with a large amount of raw materials.
After more than two months of training, each recruit can have three or four veterans to guide him and make rapid progress. Although he has no practical experience, he may still encounter problems when he goes to the battlefield. But at least the military posture and queue are not much different from the veterans.
On May 2, Yu Qiuhei was suddenly called to the Tianshou Pavilion of Junfu by Imakawa Yoshimoto. This time, Yu Qiuhei did not meet Imakawa Kaede, but went directly to Imakawa Yoshimoto's room.
"See the main hall." Yu Qiuping saluted respectfully at the door.
"You don't have to be polite, come in, Yuqiu." Imakawa Yoshimoto waved and smiled, "It seems that you are much better in spirit?"
"Eh?" Yu Qiupi was surprised. How did Imakawa Yoshimoto know that he was in a bad mood.
"Haha. I always look frowning in the corridor." Imakawa Yoshimoto didn't interrogate too much, "Since you are much better, I'm not a mother-in-law anymore. I originally wanted to ask you what's wrong with you."
"Thank you for your concern." Yu Qiuping felt warm, "I wonder if the hall is calling to come down, what instructions do you have?"
"Do you know about Fuji County and Shundong County in Suruga?" Imakawa Yoshimoto pointed to the map hanging on the side of the room.
"Are there two counties in the east of Suruga, where there are Mount Fuji?" Yu Qiuhei asked.
"That's right." Imakawa Yoshimoto nodded, "I'll call you to come, it's related to this place."
Although the territory of Suruga Kingdom is not small, most areas are mountainous, with only the coastal areas close to the Pacific Ocean with fertile soil and commerce. In the east of Suruga Kingdom, most of the whole county is mountainous, including the world-famous Mount Fuji. There are eight peaks of all sizes around Mount Fuji. These eight peaks almost surround Mount Fuji, forming a concentric circle. Between Mount Fuji and the eight peaks, there is a small path surrounding Mount Fuji. To the south of these peaks, there is a plain area. From Suruga from Imakawa to Sagami from Hojo family, you have to walk along the official road on this plain.
"Although Fuji County and Shundong County are part of the Suruga Kingdom, they are not entirely controlled by our Imakawa family." Imakawa Yoshimoto looked up and looked at Yuqiehei. "There is Fujiyoshida Castle in the Takeda family in the north. The Takeda family uses this city as a base to control a region in the north and northwest of Fuji County." He paused, "and the Shundong County in the east of Fuji County is controlled by the Hojo family."
"To be honest, these two counties were originally from the Hojo family." Imakawa Yoshimoto smiled, "Originally, the Hojo family started with the Hikokuji Temple in Fuji County. Later, I and the Takeda family joined forces to invade the area east of Fuji River and seize Fuji County."
"However, since these two counties are mainly mountainous, with barren land and low stones, we, Jia Xiangjun, and the three parties, have restrained each other and have no intention of completely controlling these two counties. Many local people, wealthy families, and even bandits occupy a lot of territory here, so we are too lazy to go and settle them because they usually operate in mountainous areas and will not threaten the southern plains."
"This time it's a bit serious." Imakawa Yoshimoto said it was serious, but he laughed, and while saying that, he pushed a stack of paper in front of Yu Qiuping, "Look at it."
Yu Qiuhei took the information handed over by Imakawa Yoshimoto and looked at the first page, which had a few words written on it: Diplomatic messenger traffic records. Opening the first page, it seemed that it was recorded since March.
"We, the Three Kingdoms Alliance of Jiaxiangjun, agreed that every 10 days, there would be a routine greeting of messengers coming and going with each other." Imakawa Yoshimoto began to appreciate his calligraphy and paintings again, and said casually.
Yu Qiuping then began to look through the records.
On March 1, a messenger was sent to the Karasaki Pavilion. The messenger was sent to Odawara Castle.
On March 3, the Takeda family messenger arrived at Junfu. The Hojo family messenger arrived at Junfu. On March 4, the Takeda family messenger left, and the Hojo family messenger left.
On March 6, the messenger sent to the Takeda family returned and the messenger sent to the Hojo family returned.
On March 11, a messenger was sent to the Karasaki Pavilion. The messenger was sent to Odawara Castle.
On March 13, the Takeda family messenger arrived at Junfu. The Hojo family messenger arrived at Junfu. On March 14, the Takeda family messenger left, and the Hojo family messenger left.
On March 16, the messenger sent to the Takeda family returned and the messenger sent to the Hojo family returned.
On March 21, the messenger was sent to the Karasaki Pavilion and sent the messenger to Odawara Castle.
On March 25, a messenger was sent to the Karasaki Pavilion and the messenger was sent to Odawara Castle.
Seeing this, Yu Qiuping frowned and was puzzled for a moment. So he turned a page and continued to look down.
On April 1, a messenger was sent to the Kaoshita Pavilion and a messenger was sent to Odawara Castle.
On April 7, a messenger was sent to the Karasaki Pavilion and the messenger was sent to Odawara Castle.
On April 13, a messenger was sent to the Karasaki Pavilion and the messenger was sent to Odawara Castle.
On April 18, a messenger was sent to the Karasaki Pavilion and the messenger was sent to Odawara Castle.
On April 25, a messenger was sent to the Karasaki Pavilion and the messenger was sent to Odawara Castle.
Yu Qiuping became more and more frightened as he looked at it. Before he knew it, he had turned to the last page.
Since the messenger returned on March 16, all messengers sent out have gone and never returned, and they have never received any messengers from the Takeda family and the Hojo family again.
The contact between the Imakawa family, Takeda family, and Hojo family has been cut off for more than a month. Obviously, someone has cut off the communication lines around Mount Fuji with malicious intentions. However, there is no enemy near the Three Kingdoms Alliance of Aosugi, who can do this at all? Is it the Uesugi family?
"The hall!" Yu Qiuping stood up in an anxious moment, "This is a big deal."
Imakawa Yoshimoto was slowly enjoying calligraphy and paintings. After hearing Yu Qiuping's anxious voice, he had to reluctantly move his eyes away from the flower and bird painting and look at Yu Qiuping, "You are right." Imakawa Yoshimoto nodded.
"Why then the hall..." Yu Qiuhei almost blurted out, and was still watching a bird here, so he simply stopped it in time. "Why don't you find a way to contact the two companies through other methods? You can contact the Hojo family on the sea route and contact the Takeda family from the junction of Tomeng and Shinno!"
"The lion and the tiger were not in a hurry to contact me," Imakawa Yoshimoto smiled angrily, "What's the hurry? Take the initiative to find them to demote their identities."
Yu Qiuping's forehead was full of black lines at this moment, and he was speechless for a moment.
"So the main hall..." Yu Qiuping carefully said, "Did you contact the two families?"
"No." Imakawa Yoshimoto looked down at the flower and bird paintings again, "Didn't I say that, it's too much of a price to find them."
Yu Qiuping's face was covered in black lines at this moment, and he was speechless again.
"Is this really the reason?" Yu Qiuping asked.
"Haha. Anyway, it's just right that I didn't go looking for it." Imakawa Yoshimoto replied.
"The hall asked me to come, because I hope I will take my troops to Fuji County and Jundong County to investigate." Yu Qiuping asked.
"No, just ask if you would like to investigate," Imakawa Yoshimoto said indifferently, "It is very likely that his life is in danger, so I won't force you to go."
"Nani?" Yu Qiupi was shocked, "Who is so bold to intercept the Imakawa family's investigation?"
"We have no return, so why don't we dare to kill it?" Imakawa Yoshimoto smiled. "Besides, the mastermind behind this is to arouse suspicion between the Three Kingdoms Alliance. Can't killing the Imakawa family's investigation troops achieve this effect?"
"But the messenger was alone, and an ambush was solved. With more than 200 elite soldiers, they were wearing neatly, and there was no one thousand people who could not kill them quietly." Yu Qiuhei said in surprise, "The only ones with this strength are the Hojo family and the Takeda family. If they send a thousand people to attack Yu Qiuhei, can they declare war on the Imakawa family?" Yu Qiuhei loved history and had a special talent for memorizing the years and dates in history. He dare not say that he would never forget them, but he would never forget what he wanted to remember.
For example, Oda Nobunaga's surprise attack on the Turksama period was May 19, 156o, in the third year of Echonro (156o). Oda Nobunaga himself encountered the Honnoji change, which was June 2, 10, 1582. He remembered all these clearly. The breakdown of the Seontoji Alliance was far away in 1568. It is impossible to break now.
"So, I don't plan to let you wear armor and go with flags, but I plan to let you bring only 50 people, as a merchant, instead of the Imakawa family." Imakawa Yoshimoto explained.
"Ah? Why?" Yu Qiuping asked.
"Otherwise, the planner of this missing incident would not dare to kill you." Imakawa Yoshimoto said as expected.
"Puff!" Yu Qiuhei finally couldn't help but screamed. He finally understood why the person who was so generous, calm and easy to get along with was so scared by Imakawa Yoshimoto.
"In order to facilitate the mastermind behind the scenes to kill, I asked the young man to take people there, and not wear armor or hold flags?" Yu Qiuping asked in disbelief.
"Yes." Imakawa Yoshimoto affirmed again, "You did not hold the banner of the Imakawa family, but came forward as a businessman. Even if you were killed, the Imakawa family could not denounce the murderers with great fanfare. Only those masterminds behind the scenes can kill you Yuqiu without any pressure."
"The main hall." Yu Qiuping was really amused and crying. "If you did something wrong below, please tell me."
Chapter completed!