The melee at the Donoya Yunoo City, which lasted for nearly ten days, finally came to an end. The Donoya, which was confronting the two coalition forces of the Akasaka family and the Tachishi family, suddenly withdrew its troops. At this point, the Akasaka family and the Tachishi family, officially completely occupied the Yonoya City. The Donoya's territory was reduced by one third during this battle, and the civilian loss was severe, and the overall strength was greatly damaged.

It was May 21st when Zhengliang received the news. According to Zhengliang's original plan, he was preparing to take advantage of the situation, but looking at the current situation of the Luo family, he was obviously powerless and could only watch the opportunity pass.

"It is understood that the reason for the withdrawal of troops by the Dono family was mainly because the powerful Ukura family, which was separated by a river, had some abnormal movements, so they had to retreat to ensure the safety of the main city, Tiannoo Castle." Yi Nuo reported that he had just been replaced by Osaki Kyuji from the Hiraki Castle.

"Then, there may be any changes there," Zhengliang's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately said, "Yinuo, you can arrange a few people there immediately to monitor the situation of several powerful families. If there is any abnormality, you will immediately report it quickly. At the same time, notify Daxi Kyuji to place the remaining 25 foot lights in Feiliang City back to the camp near the lord's mansion, and be ready to deal with it at any time."

"Yes, Your Highness", Yi Nuo bowed and turned around and left to make arrangements.

"Your Highness", Yinuo just left, and the Luo family's public servant followed the wood-making Chongzhong and walked in quickly, "Good news! The envoy of the Huzi family came from the checkpoint."

"Ah?" Zhengliang was quite surprised. The war had been over for two days, and the nearby tyrants did not have any abnormal movements at all. It seemed that they had not yet reacted from the shock. Now, the Huzi family, which was separated from the Luo family by several powerful territories, took the lead in taking action. It was really surprising. "Huzi family? It seems that it is at least two days away from our family."

"Your Highness, your record of sweeping the five powerful families in half a month has spread all over the east of the Takayama Mountain. Even if you are west of the Takayama Mountain, you have not received any news for the time being because the key road is controlled by our family, but I believe you can find it out from the sea soon." Seeing Masarora's face full of confusion, Kizuo Chongtaki immediately said with a smile, "Your Highness, you are famous now, which makes the surrounding powerful people worried."

"Even so, for the Huzi family, who has nearly 200 warriors in their homes and has long controlled the important sea transportation routes of Xuanjietan, the family is really small. Why did they suddenly send envoys to come?" said Zhengliang.

"Haha, Your Highness, my subordinates guess it should be related to the conflict between the Sashi family," said Kizuko Shigetachi.

"Oh?", Masayoshi obviously didn't know that the Huzi family and the Sashi family had a conflict.

"A month ago, the merchant ship of the Huzi family was attacked near Tangjin Bay, and all the finances were looted. This incident even alarmed the overlord Hado family of the Tommatsuura, but in the end it was impossible to find out who was doing it." Seeing that Masayoro seemed to be interested, Kizuki Shigetachi immediately continued to introduce, "But the Huzi family insisted that it was done by the Sashi family. The Sashi family, who has been competing with the Huzi family for the second overlord of the Tommatsuura, will certainly not admit it, so the two families have been angry recently."

"What do you mean is that the arrival of the Huzi family's envoy is mainly to hope that our family will restrain the Sashi family from the side?" Zhengliang thought for a while and then asked.

"Yes, Your Highness," Mu Zao Chongzhong bowed and said, "It turns out that my family cannot enter the eyes of the Huzi family, but my family has won many battles recently, and the name of the family has spread throughout Dongsongpu, which just meets the requirements of the Huzi family."

"It seems that being too famous is not a good thing." Zhengliang obviously felt a little uncomfortable when he became someone else's pawn for no reason, and he was even considering whether to avoid seeing the Huzi family's messenger.

"Your Highness, this is the opportunity for our family to become stronger!" Seeing that Zheng was full of conscience, Mu Zao Chongzhong knew that his opportunity had come and immediately bowed and said.

"Further strengthen? Tell me," Zhengliang said with a look when he heard Mu Zaozhong's loyalty.

"At present, the powerful people near the east side of the family are mainly divided into two camps. The Taijiu family, the Nagakura family has a good relationship with the Huzi family, while the Mingyuezhong has a good relationship with the Sashi family. At present, except for the Sashi family who have the strength to directly defeat the family, the other ones are similar to the family, and they are even worse than the family," said Kisato Shigetachi, "The Taijiu family and the Nagakura family have a marriage relationship. The side of the Nagakura family's legitimate son is the eldest daughter of Taijiu Yoshi. Although the two families have been in secret, after the family appears strongly, they are likely to jointly send troops to the family; and the Sashi family is even more eyeing Nakao Castle. If the Huzi family had not been interfering with it, the place would have been occupied by the Sashi family long ago."

Unexpectedly, the relationship between these powerful families is so complicated, especially the Taijue family, who is really a veteran of marriage diplomacy. Masayoshi nodded and signaled Kizuko to continue speaking.

"Your Highness, according to the current situation, it is inevitable that the Huzi family and the Sashi family will have a conflict. Our family took this opportunity to obtain assistance from the Huzi family and waited for an opportunity to weaken the nearby powerful families." Seeing Masayoro signaling him to continue, Mu Zao Chongzhong seemed even more excited.

"Okay, the more chaotic it is, the more there is a chance of fighting," Zhengliang laughed and said, "Zhongzhong, go down and arrange it. I will meet the envoy of the Huzi family here." Since the water is not muddy enough now, let's stir up the Luo family.

"Yes, Your Highness", Mu Zao Chongzhong bowed to accept the order.

After a while, accompanied by Mu Zao Chongzhong, a white-haired old man slowly came to Zhengliang. The old man seemed very calm. He first glanced at the environment of the meeting hall, then looked at Zhengliang leisurely, and finally bowed slightly and said, "The foreign minister Hu Zi's family, Tomomizu, has seen Your Highness."

"Haha, Lord Oishi doesn't have to be too polite." After hearing the other party's self-introduction, Masao was stunned. This guy may not have known him, but his son later betrayed the Hodo family and became a retainer of the Tomohiro family who dominated Tsushima Island. He is known as the number one general of the Tomohiro family. This family really has the tradition of changing the main family. When the Hodo family entered the Huzi family in the future, the old man in front of him turned against the Huzi family. Later, when the Hodo family fell into civil strife, his son turned to the Sun family again.

After the old man leaned his knees and sat down, he stared at Zhengliang without any hesitation, as if even one of the eyebrows on Zhengliang's face was ready to look carefully. Seeing the other party's seemingly rude behavior, Zhengliang remained calm on the surface, but laughed slightly in his heart. Do you want to play psychological warfare with me? Old guy, you really can't fight against me from later generations. In this way, the two people, one seemed to observe each other with interest, and the other was slightly smiling, as if they didn't mind the other party's rudeness. The meeting hall fell into a brief silence.

Seeing this scene, Mu Zao Chongzhong, who was sitting at the bottom, was excited at the moment. His head of the family was indeed not an ordinary person, and he would definitely have a bright future in the future.

"Hahaha, it's true," Oishi Tomoman suddenly laughed and saluted respectfully to Masaru, "The foreign minister heard that a young and promising powerful man had recently appeared nearby at home. It was rumored that he had defeated several powerful men within half a month. He was very surprised immediately, so he came to visit today."

When Zhengliang heard the other party’s praise, he smiled slightly, which was considered a response.

"I didn't expect that when I saw you today, it was indeed admirable. The foreign minister now fully believes in the facts that the Tokugami family said." Oishi Tomomizu seemed to mind Masaru's silence, and still said with a laugh, "I wonder if your highness can tell the foreign minister whether the Luo family has completely controlled the territory of several families?"

"Hey! Lord Dashi, you have seen the situation of my family?" Zhengliang did not directly answer the other party's question, but lowered his head and sighed, then pointed to the surroundings of the Congregation Hall, and finally said, "Even the places where we meet distinguished guests is so simple, it can be seen that my family is still extremely weak." In fact, the Congregation Hall where Zhengliang is located is indeed very simple. The interior can only accommodate several people to discuss matters, and the exterior wall is dilapidated, and even several small holes have appeared. Even all the cities in the Luo Family territory are strictly enlarged and reinforced forts. So far, there is no place that can be called a castle.

Seeing the two old and young talking in real or fake conversation, Mu Zaozhongzhong, who was beside him, couldn't help but sigh in his heart, it was true that they were all foxes, an old fox and a little fox.

"It seems that your highness is also self-aware." Seeing Masayoro crying for poverty, Tomoman Oishi directly agreed, and then straightened his body, his face instantly became solemn, "Your Highness, do you know that the crisis of the Luo family is coming?"

Zhengliang was already ready to deal with the other party's praise after crying for poverty, but he did not expect that the other party would directly agree with his humble words. He was stunned, but he quickly adjusted. After hearing the other party's last words, Zhengliang knew that the topic was coming today, and he also straightened his body. He looked at the other party, as if waiting for the other party's words.

"Your Highness", Tomomi Oishi bowed and saluted again, "The Sashi family has always had the ambition to embezzle here. I believe your highness is very clear about this. With the current strength of the Luo family, it cannot stop the Sashi family. Today, the foreign minister came to rescue His Highness's crisis."

"Please give me advice from Lord Oishi," Masayora immediately pretended to be very enthusiastic and said quickly.

"I wonder what Your Highness thinks the Huzi family?" Seeing the other party doing this, Tomomi Oshishi was obviously very impressed by the young man.

"As the overlord of Tokamatsuura, the Hozi family cannot be discussed by our family," Masayoshi bowed and said.

"Hahaha, right, the Huzi family is not comparable to a small tycoon like the Sashi family." After hearing Masara's answer, Tomomi Oishi was even happier. "Now the Sashi family is invading everywhere, and it is obviously a public enemy of Hiroshiura. I wonder if the Luo family had ever thought of joining the camp of the family and jointly attacking the Sashi family?"

"This..." Zhengliang seemed to be moved, but hesitated a little, and finally asked in a low voice, "I wonder if this is what Lord Huzi Daewoo mean?"

"Hahaha, no, this is just the meaning of the foreign minister for the time being." Tomoman Oishi laughed, "This time, the foreign minister went to Taijiu's family to discuss the marriage with the young master. He happened to know Your Highness's amazing record and temporarily decided on this idea. But please rest assured, your highness, your highness's impressive record has been learned by the head of my family. The head of the family will be happy to make the matter happen, and will even give some assistance to the Luo family."

"Then please, Lord Dashi," Zhengliang immediately bowed and said. No matter how small the mosquito is, it is still meat. Zhengliang is very eager for the help of the Huzi family.

.........

Just as the Luo family and the Huzi family were secretly discussing cooperation, the Luo family's neighbors were in a tense atmosphere.

In a wooden house on the shore of Songhu Lake, two men in black were discussing secretly.

"You mean that no one sent out came back?" asked the tall and thin man sitting in the main seat.

"Yes, the leader, the young man has sent several people to sneak into the other's territory from the mountain trail, but they have never returned. Now their subordinates are unwilling to sneak in again," said a man with scarred face.

"Forget it, I guess the results will be the same when I send someone in. What information have I obtained now?" said the tall and thin man.

"The information about the Luo family is different. Some rumors that the Luo family destroyed several powerful families; some rumors that the Luo family formed an alliance with the Chongliang family and defeated several other families together; some even said that the Luo family had a special connection with the bandits of Banshi Dalang," said the man with scarred face.

"Is it a banshi Dalang?" Hearing the news of the bandits of the mountain, the tall and thin man clenched his fists with his hands, obviously having deep resentment with the other party, "What are the abnormal movements in the Sanbingwei?"

"It has been a long time since there has been no news about the bandits on the Wild Tak Mountain. Sanbingwei is a little unable to sit still," the man with scarred face said immediately.

"Hmph, don't disturb him first. Let me see who else is actually in contact with Banshi Dalang on my back." The tall and thin man snorted, "I informed several other leaders to come here to discuss, so that the people below will not go out to sea recently, and the nearby guys are uneasy recently."

"Chief...", hearing the leader's request, the man with scarred face said hesitantly, "When the young man came to report to the leader, he saw Sun Wulang taking people to sea on the way."

"What? Damn guy." When the tall and thin man heard that someone had violated his rules, the tall and thin man was furious, "Hurry, let's get him back. If he doesn't come back, then..." The tall and thin man's voice stopped completely. Yes, if Sun Wulang insisted on not coming back, the tall and thin man obviously had no choice. After all, he was just the nominal leader of these people.

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Too long home, Jiubao City.

"Sir, Dad," Tokubo Yoshi, who was checking the tea bowls sent by Huzi's family in the meeting hall, suddenly heard a hurry shouting outside the door. The tea bowl in his hand almost fell, and he was furious, "Why are you panicked? Taro, why can't you change your habit?"

"Yes...I'm sorry, my father," Taikubo Haru immediately knelt down on the ground and apologized.

"Tell me, what happened?" Seeing his son's panic, Tokubo Yoshi shook his head slightly.

"My father, my little sister is gone!" Taikubo Haru said immediately.

"What?" Taikubo Yi stood up with a "swoosh". No wonder he lost his composure. His youngest daughter is the bargaining chip for the Taijiu family. Now he has suddenly disappeared. Can he settle down? In fact, after receiving a report from his son who was rushing to flee home on May 18, Taikubo Yi was shocked and suddenly felt that the newly emerging Luo family would seriously threaten the Taijiu family.

In the past few days, in addition to arranging to strengthen the protection of the territory and the Luo family, Yoshihiro Tomomi, Tomomi, the old minister of the Huzi family, came to urge the marriage by the young master. Yoshihiro Tomomi, the old minister of the Huzi family, came to urge him to have a marriage lit up. Yoshihiro's eyes lit up and immediately agreed to the other party's request, preparing to send his youngest daughter to the Huzi family in the next few days.

Although Too Kubo Yoshi was a little reluctant to leave his younger daughter, he had to sacrifice for the stability of Too Kubo's family. After becoming the Huzi family's in-laws, the surrounding powerful people, especially the mysterious Luo family, even if they plan to invade their family, they must consider how to withstand the anger of the Huzi family.

Just when Tokubo Yoshi was very satisfied with his chess move, he suddenly received a report of his youngest daughter's disappearance, and he could still sit there. He immediately shouted, "Hurry up, mobilize everyone to find me, close all the relevant checkpoints in the territory, and find Sakura Hime no matter what."

"Yes", everyone outside the hall immediately took the order and left. With a command from Tokubo Yoshi, the entire territory suddenly became turbulent.

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Chapter completed!