Having said this, Li Ziye said no more, picked up the teacup and took a sip quietly.

It tastes really bad!

"sharp!"

Oda Ryuumasa was overjoyed after hearing what the young man in front of him said. He couldn't help but admired, "One little brother is better than dozens of counselors in my house."

"Your Excellency, you have too much praise."

Li Ziye put down the tea cup, bowed his hand and said, "However, the Lord Youfu and the Minister of Taizheng are having a gambling game in front of Emperor Zhenwu. There are still variables in this matter. If Lord Youfu can win this game, we will fight for it."

Only with the military power of the Tian Cong Army and the support of the people will everything be safe."

"I'm afraid it's impossible."

When Oda Ryuuzheng heard this, his expression condensed, he shook his head and said, "Now, Shirakawa Hideze is assisted by Dikui Muramasa. Unless the Heavenly Sword Ruoye comes out of seclusion at this time and is used by this general, otherwise, this will

No one in the world can defeat Di Kui."

"The bet was proposed by the Minister of Taizheng in front of the emperor, and Lord Youfu did not object at that time. In principle, this competition cannot be changed, but nothing is absolute."

Having said this, a smile appeared on Li Ziye's lips and he said, "The key to victory or defeat in the battle between warriors is nothing more than the right time, the right place, and the right people. Although we have lost the right people, we can still win at the right time and place."

"What do you mean?" Oda Ryumasa asked confused.

"A battle of martial arts in front of the emperor, until the point is reached, is not a life and death fight. Therefore, as long as the strategy is right, there is still a chance of victory."

Li Ziye said seriously, "Lord Youfu, I know some strange techniques that can help Senior Renkui win the right time and place for this battle. By then, Senior Renkui will be able to rely on the help of good time and place to gain the upper hand.

In this case, we do not have no chance of winning in the imperial bet."

When Oda Ryuuzheng heard this, his expression was shocked and he said in surprise, "Is this true?"

"Absolutely true."

Li Ziye smiled.

Excited or surprised, let me make you happy first!

This time, I will give you a big one.

Let the water in Yingzhou become completely muddy!

"Little brother, what should this general do?"

Oda Ryuu suppressed the joy in his heart and asked.

"For the martial arts competition, I need to set up the formation three days in advance. Therefore, Lord Youfu must ask Emperor Zhenwu to agree to this matter as soon as possible. Otherwise, it may be too late." Li Ziye said seriously.

"no problem."

Oda Ryuumasa immediately nodded and said, "As long as this general releases the news that Shirakawa Hideze sent people to assassinate General Tencong, the people will be angry, and Emperor Zhenwu will definitely be even more unwilling to let Shirakawa Hideze get the military power of Tencong Army.

At that time, if I make this request again in front of the emperor, Emperor Zhenwu will definitely not object."

"In this case, I will be able to help you, Your Majesty."

Li Ziye bowed and saluted.

"You're welcome little brother."

Oda Ryuumasa immediately stretched out his hand to help the young man in front of him, and even addressed him in a more polite manner, saying, "It's Mr. Li who is responsible for my service, General."

"Yagyu."

Oda Ryuuzheng looked at the retainers on the side and said sternly, "You must take good care of Mr. Li these days, don't neglect him."

"yes!"

Yagyu Shinichi responded respectfully.

The two then prepared to leave. After Li Ziye exited the meeting hall, Yagyu Shinichi deliberately took a step back and stayed in the hall.

"What's the matter?" Oda Ryuuzheng asked with a frown.

"Lord Youfu."

Yagyu Shinichi hesitated to speak, but he still spoke out, saying, "This Li family's heir is very scheming and good at hiding. He should not be trusted easily. My subordinate suggested that we should act according to the original plan and use the method of capturing his mind to seize his mind.

It’s safer.”

"No need for the moment."

Oda Ryuumasa said in a deep voice, "The method of capturing the mind does not guarantee success. It is very likely to turn people into madmen, and the gains outweigh the losses. Now, this boy still has a use. If he is obedient, there is no need to embarrass him. Of course

, if he has different intentions, this general will not tolerate him."

"My subordinate understands and will resign first."

Yagyu Shinichi felt relieved, bowed respectfully again, and then turned around and left.

Not long after the two left the Right Minister's Mansion.

The information was subsequently sent to the Imperial Government in Kyoto.

"Oh? You're saying that the boy Yagyu Shin brought with him is from the Central Plains, and he defeated that old guy Oda Ryuumasa in front of everyone?"

In the main hall, Shirakawa Xiuze was surprised when he heard the news brought back by the spies.

"Yes." The spy responded.

"Okay, I got it, keep staring." Shirakawa Hideze said calmly.

"My subordinates, please retire." The spy accepted the order, turned around and left.

"The boy from Zhongyuan?"

Opposite Shirakawa Xiuze, a pretty girl sat there. After hearing the conversation between the two, a look of surprise appeared on her beautiful face.

The girl is none other than Taizheng Shirakawa Hideze's only sister, Shirakawa Hidene.

"Yesterday when I went to pick up Mr. Muramasa, I met the boy once."

Shirakawa Hideze nodded and said, "I didn't pay much attention to it at the time, but now that I think about it, the young man who can bring Shinichi Yagyu back to Yingzhou all the way from the Central Plains must be extraordinary."

"At this time, it is not a good thing for such changes to occur. Brother, you must be mentally prepared."

Shirakawa Xiuning reminded seriously, "Brother has been planning for so long to get this opportunity to control the Tian Cong Army. It must not be destroyed by others."

"Do you think this young man who is the original one might ruin the brother's plan?"

Shirakawa Xiuze frowned slightly and said, "Why do you say that? For a young man, even if he has some strength, it is impossible to change the outcome of this bet."

"Brother, it's not too much to be prepared for everything."

Shirakawa Shuning picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea for the brother in front of him, and said softly, "There are only nine days left before the imperial competition. Shinichi Yagyu takes the young man to the Right Minister's Mansion at this time. It can be seen that the young man is extraordinary."

When Baichuan Xiuze heard this, he looked thoughtful. After a moment, he nodded slightly and said, "What the little sister said makes sense, but how can we guard against it?"

"There is a saying in the Central Plains: Know yourself and your enemy and you will never be in danger in a hundred battles."

Shirakawa Xiuning's lips curved slightly and said, "Then Sakura Snow has also come back. Just in time, I can use this as an excuse to pay a visit to Yagyu Mansion and help my brother find out about the origin of that boy."

"That's fine."

Shirakawa Xiuze nodded and said, "This will trouble my little sister!"

"Brother, you're welcome."

Shirakawa Xiuning smiled.

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