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Three Rivers Butterfly Chapter 498 Three Rivers Elegy

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    Matsudaira Motoyasu didn't like the life of being judged by others. In his childhood, whether he was under the care of his weak father Matsudaira Hirotada or he was forced to spend a short childhood with Oda Nobunaga in Katsuba Castle,  No one pointed at him and taught him what to do. When he tried hard, he used a sarcastic tone to ridicule that he could not do it well no matter what he did. After all, he was the son of a country man and had never seen the world.  This is the first time in his life that he hates someone so much, and that person is Kira Yoshian, who is still alive in Saijo City. He knows very well that this noble son of the Kira family does not intend to enmity with him, but out of some reason.  Because of Matsudaira Ieyasu's sense of crisis because he was highly regarded by Imagawa Yoshimoto, or perhaps because of the disgust caused by pure jealousy, he could not help but oppose him. However, once the seeds of hatred are planted, he cannot restrain himself even if he knows that he should be more open-minded.  I will think of that unpleasant experience.  Listening carefully to the Matsudaira army in front of them hitting the door with the suggested siege ram, Matsudaira Motoyasu frowned and thought: "The Kira family in Echigo is a huge hidden danger. The ones stretching across the eastern end of Hokuriku Pass are astonishing, but I will always eat this bowl of rice."  If we go on, we can't give up the great opportunity to unify Mikawa because of choking, and let Kira Mikawa stay in Nishi Mikawa and cause trouble to my Matsudaira family. That would be a dereliction of duty on the part of Ieyasu, the family governor!" He didn't know about the discord between the Kira family!  , and he didn¡¯t know that the relationship between Kira Yinan and Kira Yoshitoki was not as harmonious as imagined. In his understanding, as brothers of the same race, they must support each other. This time, the Kira family of Saijo Castle chose to support Tojo.  The best example of this is the case of Yoshihiro Kira who was defeated and retreated. This shows that Yoshihiro Kira intended to support his brother to become the leader of Mikawa Kingdom, which caused serious differences of interest with Matsudaira Ieyasu.  The Three Rivers Country has such a large territory in total.  But Matsudaira Ieyasu also wanted to be the ruler of Mikawa.  If you miss this opportunity to unify the Three Rivers Country, you may not have another chance.  Therefore, when considering the collision between real interests and long-term interests, he still insisted on defeating the Mikawa Kira family, even if he knelt down and apologized in the future, there was nothing more attractive than being the leader of a country.  Matsudaira Ieyasu was very confident in controlling the situation in Mikawa Kingdom. He only needed Kira Yoshiyasu to bow his head at the right time and become his retainer, or to be a canary in a cage who kept his peace. He asked himself that he could only do better than Oda Nobunaga.  It's better for Sibo Yiyin. As long as Kira Yoshian is willing to surrender, all issues can be discussed.  As long as the Matsudaira family can capture Saijo Castle and force Kira Yoshian to surrender.  Even if he faces Kira Yoshi's angry rebuke and questioning in the future, he will have the confidence to defend himself. After all, Kira Yoshian is the governor of the Mikawa Kira family and the Mikawa shou appointed by the imperial court for pardon. As long as the Mikawa Kira family is willing to surrender to the Matsudaira family, Kira Yoshi  What can this outsider do who has been away from home for many years?  When the news of the Matsudaira family's victory came, Matsudaira Ieyasu stood proudly in front of the battle on his war horse, secretly encouraging himself: "Today is finally the moment for my Ieyasu to feel proud! I am about to attack Saijo Castle.  Capture alive His Highness Kira Mikawa Mori'an, who brought me endless humiliation. I will stand on the horse and look down at your panicked movements, and then graciously forgive you for your sins. I warn you to be loyal to the Matsudaira family and be a powerful helper to my Ieyasu.  This is the beauty of counterattacking with actual actions. " At this time, the Matsudaira army's offensive made a breakthrough. The Otemon that had persisted for a long time finally collapsed under the impact of the surging military force, and the Matsudaira samurai swarmed in.  He raised his sword and slashed at the defenders who tried to obstruct him, but soon he saw Mitsuha Aoi flag crossing Sannomaru and breaking into the core area of ??the city. No matter how strong the city was, it would not be able to sustain itself without the defenders.  The Matsudaira family members listened attentively to the burst of cheers from the samurai in the city, knowing that Saijo Castle, which had been trapped for a long time, would eventually be captured. Many samurai happily discussed the rewards during the post-war merit discussion, and the elders of the Matsudaira family also  With a faint smile, if Saijo Castle is lost, the entire Mikawa Kingdom will be recovered, which will be a great boost to the morale of the Matsudaira family.  At this time, Saijo Castle was already in a state of chaos and panic, and all the retainers and samurai who could escape had already been wiped out. What was left were either those who had been greatly favored by the Kira family for generations, or some maids with minor surnames who had no backbone at all.  Servants, Otemon was breached, Sannomaru was captured, Ninomaru was also captured, Honmaru was like a leaf hanging on the treetops, also swaying in the wind and rain.  Kira Ngai'an sat in a daze in the castle tower with disheveled hair, turning a deaf ear to the shouts and wails coming from the castle tower. In just a few days, Kira Ngai'an seemed to be much older, with a few strands of white hair growing on his temples.  It's very eye-catching, and it looks a bit like a miserable night of worry.  Ohuchi Nobuzada wore a helmet and held a bloody sword in his hand. He walked into the castle tower and said to Kira Yoshiyasu: "We are defeated! Please leave Mikawa Castle as soon as possible! Leave here and go north to enter the Oda family's house.  Territory, Oda Tanshoden is an ally of His Highness K¨­kata, and with his protection, we will definitelyThe bloodline of the Kira family in Mikawa.  " Ji Liangyi'an murmured: "Aren't my great-uncle and uncle still unwilling to leave?  "Okawachi Nobuzada took a few breaths and said: "The two highnesses said that they have nothing to worry about in this world and are willing to stick to the Kira family in Saijo Castle until the last moment. The two highnesses hope that the Mikawa guardian can keep me.  Another bloodline of the Mikawa Kira family, take Mrs. Imagawa and His Highness Manzhumaru and leave early!  " Kira Yi'an suddenly opened his eyes wide and yelled at Nobuzada Ohuchi: "I am the governor of the Mikawa Kira family, and the royal family was appointed by the shogunate, but I was reduced to being killed by a dog of the Ise family.  At this point, my family doesn¡¯t want to live a homeless life, just like Yishi was unwilling to accept the humiliation of surrender. I don¡¯t want to leave!  This family will stay here and fight for Saijo Castle until the last moment!  " "Sanhe guards the palace!  You must not ruin the Mikawa Kira family lineage because of your impulse!  "Okawachi Nobuzada was shocked and angry. He had never seen such a stubborn and stupid governor. However, as Saijo Castle Dai, he still persuaded him with sincerity: "It is because the Mikawa guardian is a famous shogunate that he cannot die.  You represent the family governor of the Mikawa Kira clan, and you will be respected wherever you go. Matsudaira Ieyasu will never dare to attack you as long as you escape!  " "Most of us are undoubtedly determined not to leave!  Kira Yi'an waved his sleeves and showed rare courage. He ordered: "Let Tsuruhime and Manzhumaru go first!"  But if Ma Shoudian wants to leave, leave as soon as possible!  Take He Ji and Manzhu Maru away along the way.  I don¡¯t want these two girls to go to hell with me and suffer Okay.  I want to stay quietly for a while to prepare for the final date. How about a little dance?  ¡± Nobuzada Ohuchi looked at the stubborn Kira Yoshian who was still thinking about how he should commit suicide in the future, and suddenly realized that his persistence in Mikawa was so ridiculous. A Mikawa Kira with a super cultural atmosphere and a very artistic style  The family governor, a group of retainers with different ideas, was able to live in this troubled world for ten years without being destroyed. He suddenly regretted his decision not to follow Kiragi. Maybe he really missed a lot of things.  Stepping out of the castle tower, Nobuzada Okouchi called his legitimate son Hidetsuna Okouchi, who was only sixteen years old, and gave him a few words to take Hidetsuna Okouchi away with the loyal samurai who came to the Okouchi family, and then summoned the family members of the Kira family.  He held a meeting at which he expressed his determination to live and die with Saijo Castle, and soon received the unanimous approval of the elders of the family who stayed behind. Even if they gradually became corrupt and even became stupid, their sincerity towards the Kira family still remained.  My heart has never changed. At this time, the Matsudaira Army had penetrated the defense forces of Honmaru, and the shouts of killing gradually appeared in the square inside Honmaru. From time to time, young samurai who rushed to block the attack screamed and fell in a pool of blood. Several veterans  Kneeling in the large room with a white silk bandage wrapped around his lower abdomen, he knelt down towards the northeast of Kasugayama Castle and shouted: "Your Highness!  Sorry, I can only serve you so far!  Your Majesty, I have taken the first step!  "The next moment, blood splattered in the dark vast room. Several veterans had their bellies cut open and died on the spot. The dead soldiers sadly lit the firewood that had been prepared for a long time in the vast room and witnessed a flickering flame rising, and then nothing happened.  Without hesitation, he jumped into the fire pit and committed seppuku in severe pain. At the same time, Kira Yoshian's Kouga Mai only jumped halfway and fell to death in the castle tower with her mouth spurting out black blood. The little surnames lit the flames conscientiously.  With tears in their eyes, they drew their swords and killed each other with their comrades. When the maids hiding in various corners of Saijo City saw the flames of the castle tower, they suddenly stopped screaming and ran away. They held each other's little hands and rushed towards each other tremblingly.  Entering the room where the fire broke out, several Matsudaira family samurai stared dumbfoundedly at a group of maids in white throwing themselves into the fire and dying in groups. They were so frightened that they sat down on the ground and screamed: "The Kira family is finished!  " Just when the samurai were happily discussing their victory, they suddenly discovered that the Matsudaira army in the city was in chaos and screamed for help in panic. Then billowing black smoke rose from the castle tower of Saijo Castle. However, bright red flames jumped out for a moment, and there was a burst of fire from the Honmaru.  Screaming hoarsely and lamenting, the Matsudaira army panicked and didn't know what to do. Several Matsudaira family warriors ran to the front of the formation in embarrassment and shouted: "Mikawa Kira defends the palace and is harming himself!"  Kira Yoshitomiden and Kira Yoshimeiden in Nishi Kira committed suicideOkouchi Tajima Mamoru, Yamaoka Awaji Mamoru, Ehara Tanba Mamoru, and Takahashi Deba Mamoru committed suicideMikawa Moriden's principal wife, Mrs. Imagawa, took Manjumaru from the hand.  The door is gone!  All the minor surnames in Saijo Castle commit seppuku and commit suicide. The Kira family is finished everything is finished!  " "It's over?  It¡¯s over!  All is lost!  how so!  "Matsudaira Ieyasu's face turned blue and white, and he clutched the reins tightly to prevent him from falling, but he still couldn't hold on and fell off the horse as soon as his eyesight turned dark. Heihachiro Honda, who had quick eyes and quick hands, sprang out to act as a meat cushion to support his lord.  , the reaction is slightlyThe young Matsudaira samurai helped Matsudaira Ieyasu with all hands and hands, fed him water and untied his armor and worked for a long time, but he frightened the family retainers, and even the gentle Ishikawa Sumasa was frightened.  Jumping feet.  "A group of red deer! Why are you still standing there! Put out the fire quickly!" Vanguard General Tadashi Sakai was furious, and his group of people shouted at the panicked Ashigaru to quickly get water to put out the fire. The Ashigaru people were carrying three guns  Not knowing how to put out the fire, the leading samurai kicked and scolded him and threw away all his weapons. He searched around the castle and castle towns for barrels and basins and put them into putting out the fire.  The scene in the entire Saijo Castle became very strange. The Matsudaira army that was originally attacking the city transformed into a city fire brigade, carrying pots and pans collected everywhere to put out the fire. Some brought water from wells, and some chose to go to the Yahagi River at great expense.  To collect water, thousands of young and old men from Sanhe carried water and ran like crazy, splashing the pitiful little water against the smoke-filled wooden buildings, and then continued to fetch water without looking back.  Later, the residents of Saijo Castle Town also spontaneously joined the rescue team.  After waking up, Matsudaira Ieyasu hurriedly ordered the small group of horses to send all the carriages out.  Carrying buckets and jars filled with river water to put out the fire.  The so-called "higher flames when everyone gathers firewood" means that everyone puts out the fire quickly. Tens of thousands of people gathered around a volcanic purgatory-like fire city and watered the fire, gradually stabilizing the fire.  Taking advantage of the warm and humid monsoon, the fire spread from Honmaru to Ninomaru. If the Matsudaira family hadn't rescued them so well, it's hard to say how long it would have burned out. From burning to putting out the fire, it took a lot of time.  It took most of a day.  It was not until early the next morning that the last embers were extinguished. By this time, Saijo Castle had long been burned beyond recognition. The original magnificent castle tower was reduced to ruins, and the beautiful garden was reduced to a piece of stone under the devastation of the fire.  White ground.  The news that the Kira family was destroyed, and that a group of Kira's maids joined hands and committed suicide in the fire was so shocking that it didn't take long for it to spread throughout the entire Matsudaira Army and even the citizens of Saijo Castle Town. It is said that the few samurai who witnessed what happened that night were killed.  They were so scared that they always said that there were many women in white standing around them holding hands and smiling at them. This commotion made the Matsudaira army so upset that no one dared to approach Saijo Castle even half a step.  The sky was dim on the second day.  The residents of Saijo Castle gathered in small groups to discuss what they had seen yesterday. Many of them were about Kira Mikawa Mori'an setting fire to the castle tower and harming himself.  There are also rumors of samurai such as Nobusad Okochi Tajima and Moriyamoto Yamaoka-Awaji who are familiar and beloved by the town residents committing collective suicide. When the people of Saijo Town looked at the Matsudaira Army again, their fear and disgust turned to disgust and alienation.  When I saw the unfamiliar Matsudaira samurai, they all hid far away. Although it was not as good as a rat crossing the street, everyone yelled and beat it, but it was not much better.  Matsudaira Ieyasu didn't sleep all night. He stood in a daze among the smoky rubble with two big dark circles under his eyes. He was not afraid of evil spirits. What he was afraid of was the big thing that broke the sky. He had been standing here since dawn, wandering repeatedly.  , repeating in his mouth: "Why do you do this? I have no intention of killing people at all. As long as you surrender and show dignity to me, I will return the governance of the Saijo Territory to you. Why do you have to harm yourself in the end  How much do you hate my family!" Sakai Chuji picked up a simple cloth robe and put it on him, and whispered: "People cannot be resurrected, my lord, so there is no need to be too sad. I think Kira Mikawa is the guardian of the temple.  You have no choice but to do so! But no matter what, my lord has successfully completed the great cause of unifying the Three Rivers country and completed his dream of unifying the Three Rivers before he was thirty years old. My lord¡¯s future achievements are limitless.¡± ¡°No need to comfort me!  "My family knows how terrible the disaster we have caused is." Matsudaira Ieyasu smiled bitterly and shook his head and sighed: "The entire Kira family was wiped out, and only the widow and orphan of the Mikawa guardian escaped. I, Ieyasu, took advantage of that person.  I'm going to die for offending you! With this great enemy here, I, the leader of the Mikawa Kingdom, don't feel at ease!" Matsudaira Ieyasu took the initiative to talk about Kiragi's name, indicating that the pressure in his heart was gradually overflowing.  , but it was a pity that the Matsudaira family's family members did not have this thought. They could not guess the subtle changes in the governor's thoughts, so they just followed his words and sighed, which made Matsudaira Ieyasu feel pain in his heart.  Ishikawa Suzumasa's brand-new plain coat was burned by the flames with seven or eight holes, his black hat was thrown somewhere, his face was covered with gray marks, and his neat appearance was completely destroyed. When he saw Matsudaira Ieyasu, he knelt down and begged: "Lord!  Let¡¯s think of a way! The fire may have been spread all over the towns of Saijo Castle, and soon the whole Mikawa will know that we killed all the Kirara Mikawa guards!¡± The Matsudaira retainers were panicked:  "What should we do about this" "Don't be chaotic! Calm down!" Honda Hirotaka and Honda repeatedly reminded the Matsudaira family samurai to calm down. Matsudaira Ieyasu's painstaking efforts in recent years have shown good results.  At least it can prove themTheir discipline was very strong, but silence could not cover up the uneasiness in their hearts. Even lowering their eyebrows and submissiveness would not help relieve their tense nerves. The hearts of the Matsudaira family members were already in chaos.  Matsudaira Ieyasu knew that it was useless to elaborate at this time, and could only sigh: "Only by finding Mrs. Imagawa and Manzhumaru as soon as possible can we make up for everything in front of us. As long as the widow and orphan of the Mikawa guardian are willing to return to Saijo Castle, the current bad situation will There is still room for change in the situation. Our family is willing to hand over the entire Saijo Territory to Manzhumaru, and is willing to recognize Manzhumaru as his son. We will also marry our daughter to him in the future As long as he is willing to come back, we can do anything. "Promise!" "Thinking well is worse than doing well, and any words that remain in words are not as useful as actual actions. When the Matsudaira family thought about capturing Saijo Castle, surrendering and controlling Kiragi'an, what they experienced was a This tragic blow forced them to choose to keep Kira Yoshi'an's widow and orphan in exchange for Kira Yoshi's forgiveness. However, Imagawa Tsuruhime and Manzhumaru dared to stay in Mikawa Country. Matsudaira Zeue's plan was destined to be To lose.  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. 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