"One more thing, even if your father is gone in the future, you must keep it in mind." Maeda Toshiie continued. "Father, please don't say that. Your children will never forget your teachings." Looking at Maeda Toshiie's pale and wrinkled cheeks, Maeda Toshimasa felt sad in his heart. "Although you are one year older than Youfu, you must not show a trace of arrogance or contempt because of this, and you must not discuss privately with others. Even if you get angry when you get along in the future, you can only swallow it and never show it. Especially you can't express your feelings to other daimyo. You have to understand that if there is no accident, you can live for forty or fifty years. During this period ahem, there are too many variables. What will Japan become like? It's unimaginable. But all you can do is follow him closely, keep a low profile, and obey his instructions. Only in this way can you protect your family. " "Since there are too many variables, why do you focus on Youfu in this troubled time of the Warring States Period? "It is not uncommon for young heroes to decline in middle age. Moreover, the great names of the Owari faction are still there, and the young master is still the nominal master of the world. What should be done in the future, I think, is still open to discussion." Maeda Toshimasa said to Maeda. Li Jia's idea is quite dissident. He believes that surrendering to the right government is right at present, but what to do in the future depends on the situation. Indeed, during the troubled times of the Warring States Period, how many daimyo had a "good start" but ended up with their families in ruins or even being defeated and killed? As early as Imagawa Yoshimoto and Nizi Haruhisa, in the middle there is Asakura Yoshikage, Ryuzoji Yinxin, and right before our eyes is Mouri Terumoto. The names of these daimyo, whether they are "The First Bow of the Tokaido" or "The Five "Prefecture of Erdao Prefecture", which one of them is not resounding? When he was young, he was very high-spirited, either opening up new territories and making great achievements, or staying in order and uniting the monarch and his ministers. However, most of these famous names became proud and complacent after middle age, neglected and underestimated the enemy, and in the end they all The ending is tragic and depressing. "Compared to those famous names, Hideho is only in his early twenties. Who can guarantee that he will not take the wrong path or make the wrong move in the future? Especially now that there is Hideyori hanging over Hideho's head, he must carefully consider how to face and get along with him in the future. If he is not careful, he may overturn the current good situation and ultimately lose everything. These worries and doubts made Maeda Toshimasa a little worried about the future of Hideho and even the Toyotomi clan. Of course, the unwillingness and stubbornness hidden in the young Maeda Toshimasa's heart were also one of the reasons that prompted him to have doubts and a little resistance to Hideho. . "I am one year older than Youfu, so why do I have to listen to his orders for the next forty years? Even if he is Hideyori's successor, he is in the limelight now. Will he be able to stay above my Maeda family for a long time in the future? Why? Even his father values ??him so much, is he really that much better than me?" Maeda Tosumasa thought silently in his heart. "You have to remember Li Zheng, now is different from the past. After these three turmoils, from the local lords to the close servants and favored ministers, everyone who has a gap with the Youfu has been captured. No one in the world can compete with the Youfu. From now on, Forty years, the right government is no longer surrounded by dangers and has enemies on all sides, but it has been a period of continuously widening the gap and establishing absolute authority. In this process, whoever wants to get ahead, even if it is just a test, must do it himself. Destroy. You should know that it is rare for your father to advise you to make a desperate move. Since he said this, it must have been carefully considered. If you feel that your father is terminally ill and delirious, you should not listen to this. After all, From now on, the leader of the Maeda family is no longer the father." After saying that, Maeda Toshiie turned his head away, which made Maeda Toshimasa suddenly feel ashamed. "I never meant this. Since my father said so, I should obey my orders." Maeda Toshimasa quickly defended Maeda Toshimasa: "But, then again, if Youfu is really willing to assist Young Master Hideyori, at this time Will my proposal to dissolve the joint meeting be counterproductive? " "Do you think the Youfu is like this? Or do you think the retainers under the Youfu are like this? Is he such a person?" Three rhetorical questions immediately made Maeda Toshimasa's face turn red and he was speechless. "My son, my son is just saying that ifafter all, the Youfu is only the head of the branch family, the pressure to replace the Zong family is not small" "These are things that the Youfu and his retainers should consider, not You." Maeda Toshiie sighed and said rather disappointedly: "Now that I have spoken to my father, why are you still hesitating? Justice is just a foil to strength. It is a life-saving straw for the weak and a life-saving straw for the strong. At most, it is just the icing on the cake. At that time, Ashikaga Yoshiaki had great righteousness, but he was exiled by Nobunaga; Kenshin Kokora had great righteousness as the "Kanto leader", but he never really took over Kanto. Is it possible that these things are just around the corner? Isn't that enough to remind you? My father knows that you are worried about the risk of making a desperate move, so now I have the most direct way to help you make a decision. "" Please make it clear to me," Maeda Tosumasa suddenly became energetic after hearing this.  "Just now, I sent Sasuke out to inquire. I learned that the lights in the right house were brightly lit tonight and retainers came and went from time to time. I concluded that tomorrow morning at the latest he would summon you, Prime Minister Bizen and Asano Danmasa to discuss the war. Disposal matter," Maeda Toshiie said slowly. "I heard that Mrs. Yodo has asked someone to tell the Youfu that she wants to discuss the matter with him. Do you think he will discuss it with me before that?" Maeda Toshimasa was quite surprised by Maeda Toshiie's speculation. "It's not a discussion," Maeda Toshiie shook his head and said, "It's a notification, but it's also a test." "Information? Do you think the solution plan has been drawn up by the right government? This I'm afraid you don't take the young master and us seriously. It's here." Maeda Toshimasa lowered his head, his tone revealing disappointment and unwillingness. "So, this is still a test." Maeda Toshiie continued: "If you have your current temper and attitude, I'm afraid you will stand up to oppose it, or insist that the matter should be decided by the young master, right? If that is the case. , then his temptation will be successful, and the position of our family in his heart will be determined." After hearing this, Maeda Toshimasa frowned and slowly analyzed: "According to your analysis just now, the Ukita and Asano families are. He will definitely support him. In this case, even if his son objects, it will not help, right? Not only that, but he will also think that this matter will conflict with the right government, which will directly affect the status of the family after the joint meeting is disbanded Father Is that what you mean?" Maeda Toshiie nodded slightly, smiled and said, "I finally understand. This is the first step to establish the foundation of our family. Besides, even if the plan is made by him, our family will not make any mistakes. You will not suffer any loss, you should understand this. Unless you think that my family can get a million shi haha. "I don't have such a big appetite, let alone expect it." Maeda Toshimasa quickly shook his head. At this moment, a burst of rapid footsteps came from far to near along the outer corridor, and then the waiter reported in a low voice: "To inform you and my lord, the right government sent someone to invite your lord to come over and say that you have something to say." Let's talk about it." In an instant, Maeda Toshiie and Maeda Toshimasa looked at each other. A smile appeared on the former's face, while the latter's mouth was slightly open, full of surprise and admiration.