In the racecourse in Kariya Castle, Mikawa.≥Under the scorching sun, the sea breeze rolls up the rolling dust, and the people and horses are covered in dust.

"Driving!Driving!"

On the left is the moat and on the right is a small wooden house. Under the scorching sun, everything is listless, and the green leaves on the river bank have also changed color.

On the horse farm, Nobuo Mizuno's family's head, riding a four-year-old deer-maned horse, was riding a crazily. Today he received two guests. After talking to the two guests for half an hour, the guests immediately left.

Since then, Nobumoto Mizuno has become depressed. The previous meeting made it difficult for him to make a decision, so today he simply rode his horse on the horse court.

"Driving!Driving!"

Nobuzo Mizuno raised his whip, beat the war horse, and ran wildly on the horse field under the scorching sun. His whole body was soaked. If it were usual, he would have run to Yanbin, let the sea breeze dry the sweat and blow away the boredom in his heart. But today, he became more and more irritable. The messenger's words were like the dust on his forehead, mixed with the greasiness that made him feel deeply unhappy.

The messenger was the retainer of the Imagawa family. The tone of their speech reminded Mizuno Nobumoto Mizuno's father Tadomasa, who was neither humble nor arrogant, and spoke slowly and clearly. This is the family tradition of the Imagawa family. The mission is not only to convey the meaning of the Imagawa family, but also to give the other party an irresistible pressure. Listeners often cannot figure out whether the messenger is sending messages on behalf of the Lord or expressing his own opinions.

This time, the Imakawa family's messenger arrived with only one purpose, which was to hope that the Mizuno family could leave the Oda family and turn to the Imakawa family.

Regarding the request of the Imakawa family envoy, Mizuno Nobuzo sent the envoy away with the excuse of discussing with his retainers before making a reply. But the annoyance in his heart could not be eliminated. "What should we do to be very busy?"

If it was a few years ago, choosing between the Oda family and the Matsuhei family. Mizuno Nobumoto must have supported the Oda family as before, but this time, after the Oda family and the Tokugawa family were defeated by the Takeda family, Mizuno Nobumoto would have to reconsider it. Judging from the current situation, if the Takeda family came to his death (he did not know the news of Takeda Shingen's death at this time), the Oda family's previous performance would naturally not send reinforcements to support him. At this time, the Imakawa family's envoy arrived and told him that the Imakawa family would lend a helping hand.

The words of the Imakawa family envoy represent two meanings. One of them will naturally send troops to support the Mizuno family, while the other shocked Mizuno Nobumoto. It is obvious that when the Takeda family launched a large-scale attack on Sanhe, the Imakawa family will also attack the Mizuno country, or in other words, the Imakawa family will fight back against the previous concessions in the Sanhe area.

It was precisely because of the retreat of the Oda family that the Takeda family was about to arrive and the Imakawa family's sudden intervention made Mizuno Nobumoto feel difficult to make a decision.

So, this time he rode around the horse farm for six times, and was riding a horse past the cabin, a figure rushed over and blocked him.

"Brother!" the man shouted loudly. Nobuzo Mizuno was startled, and suddenly strangled the reins and kicked off the horse's belly.

"Idiot!" Mizuno Nobuzo almost fell to the ground and staggered when he jumped off his horse.

"Fujikuro, you are reckless, what should you do if you are stepped on by a horse?"

"No." The other party replied firmly, "Brother, I have something to say to you!" Nobuo Nobuo of Mizuno Nobuo, the younger brother of Nobuomino Mizuno.

"If you have something to say, you have to wait for me to stop the horse. Fujikuo, don't be too willful." Nobumoto Mizuno said to his younger brother.

"No, brother, you are willful. How did you reply to the messenger of the Imakawa family?"

Mizuno Nobumoto gritted his teeth. He didn't lose his temper as usual. He gave a wink to the servant and threw the reins to the servant, "Just come here because of this fuss?"

"Of course, this is a big deal for the Mizuno family."

"No. Not only the Mizuno family, but also the Tokugawa family is also life and death." Mizuno Nobumoto wiped the sweat from his face and said, "I know. I understand what you think."

"I heard you said to the messenger that you should think about it before replying, right? I want to hear your plans!"

"Of course I have plans!" Mizuno Nobumoto was unwilling to show weakness in front of his younger brother, so he deliberately looked solemn and said, "It's too hot here, let's talk under the big camphor tree over there." He led the way to slowly walk towards the camphor tree. He was shaking too hard on the horse just now, and he felt the earth trembling.

Nobujin Fujikuro seemed to have made up his mind to compete with his brother, so he followed Mizuno Nobujin to the shade of the tree. Mizuno Nobujin sat down: "It's so hot!"

Nobukin stared at his brother tightly, not showing any weakness: "I am not afraid of you going to attack Ieyasu. I am just afraid that you will join this meaningless war, resulting in the death of each other and in vain. Why don't you clearly reject the Imakawa family's messenger? I want to hear what your brother thinks."

Tokugawa Ieyasu's biological mother Yu Daesashi is the sister of Fujikuro Nobuo, so the Mizuno family is a relative of the Tokugawa family, but the Mizuno family currently defected to the Oda family. Previously, it was precisely because the Mizuno family was a subordinate of the Oda family that the gradually stronger Tokugawa Ieyasu did not attack the Mizuno family for the time being.

The cicada screamed tirelessly above the two brothers' heads. Mizuno Nobumoto smiled in his heart, but said, "You said it was a meaningless sacrifice?"

"Yes." The young and energetic Nobuko Fujikuro nodded and continued: "I think it is extremely stupid to participate in such a war that will not bring us any benefits, and thus deepen our hatred with the Tokugawa family."

"It's extremely stupid...haha. What you said is interesting. In your opinion, should we join the Oda family or the Imakawa family?"

"No one surrenders! We are not Oda, nor Imakawa, we are Mizuno!" Fujikuro Nobuki has always disapproved of the Mizuno family's resignation to the Oda family. Now that he saw that his brother seemed to abandon the Oda family and switch to the Imakawa family, he opposed it even more.

"With that being said, look at my name. Mizuno Nobumoto's 'Nobumoto' is derived from Hinata, while Hinata' comes from Hinata. Although Hinata's son Oda Nobunaga, Hinata's son Imakawa Jung-seok should not be underestimated!"

"If you consider these things and not seek refuge with either party, it is the best way."

Mizuno Nobumoto said sternly: "Childish! One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers. Now it is time for two tigers to fight, and it is impossible to remain neutral and wait and see what happens." He lowered his voice and continued, "What's more, the Takeda family has invaded the Mikawa Kingdom at this time, and is about to kill the family. If you don't choose a backer at this time, when will you stay? You shouldn't understand the truth."

"I'm the slightest—"
Chapter completed!