$436, Celebration Banquet (1/2)
Surrounded by many eyes, Minamoto Yoritomo looked calm.
He enjoys the feeling of being in the spotlight.
Facing Gennaro's friendly and questioning eyes, Minamoto straightened his back, lowered his head slightly, and said: "Uncle, although the Inoue family has sent back the supreme sword,
But the Inoue family may not hand over the sword directly to us.
I have some suggestions that I hope my uncle will adopt! "
"We are already in our Genji mansion. Does it matter whether he is willing to return the sword?
He has to hand it over,
You have to hand it over even if you don’t want to! "
As soon as Minamoto Yoritomo finished speaking, the young Genjizi spoke up.
Although the Genjizi around him did not speak out as impulsively as the young man, there was also a look of disdain on their faces. It was obvious that they did not take "Inoue Canteru" seriously and did not realize the seriousness of the matter.
"Let's listen to my nephew's opinion first." Minamoto no Yori just looked at Minamoto Yoritomo, his expression still gentle, "Does my nephew think there is anything unusual about the ghost warrior of the Inoue family?
Among those present are your eldest brother Minamoto no Yori Naka, second brother Minamoto Nori Kiyoshi, and fifth brother Minamoto Yori Masa...
There are also the second uncle and the fourth uncle, they are all ghost warriors.
What's more, we also have many ghost warriors as retainers under our sect.
Do you think they can't deal with the Inoue family samurai even if they join forces? "
Minamoto no Yoritomo heard this and shook his head, looked at Minamoto no Yorigo, and said calmly: "Although the ghost warrior of the Inoue family is quite good, he can almost fully use the strange power in his body - he once forced the Rashomon back. What a mystery!”
When Minamoto Yoritomo mentioned Su Wu’s conspiracy to force him to retreat from Rashomon,
The expressions of the surrounding Takako Genji changed slightly.
This information will be reported to Minamoto no Yorigo every day on the road.
But that doesn’t mean that most young Genji people present can easily understand it.
This was the first time they heard that the ghost warrior of the Inoue family had the ability to force out the 'Rashomon Trick'!
Such strength cannot be underestimated!
Minamoto Yoritomo did not observe the expressions of the people around him, but the changes in their expressions were all reflected in his heart. He smiled in his heart and continued without changing his expression: "However, I, the Minamoto clan, have many talented people and many ghost warriors.
With the combined efforts, it is really not difficult to control a ghost warrior from a small country!
What I'm worried about is not the trouble I'll encounter in dealing with 'Inoue Canzhao'.
But the strangeness contained in 'Inoue Canzhao' is particularly strange.
The cunning power used is also ever-changing.
He can drag all kinds of objects in reality into the shadow world - are there any ghost warriors under our Genji sect who can freely enter and exit the shadow world where the evil is entrenched? "
Minamoto no Laigang's expression was somewhat solemn.
Everyone around him was silent.
"If Inoue Canuteru brings that 'superior sword' into the shadow world, I'm afraid we will have no way to deal with him!" Minamoto Yoritomo said the question that worried everyone present the most.
“Yoritomo, you are known for your cleverness.
Since your uncles and brothers have been summoned here, it shouldn't be to make us helpless here and add worries to this matter, right? "Minamoto no Yori just laughed softly at this time, looked at Minamoto no Yoritomo's eyes, and then said, "You must have a good plan and a corresponding strategy at the moment, right? "
"Inoue Zhuzhao is very ambitious!
If he brings a sword to our house, he must have a plan.
Therefore, my nephew believes that he must not wait too long at the moment.
At the banquet, he should try his best to satisfy any request he makes - only in this way will he be willing to hand back the supreme sword! "Minamoto Yoritomo had indeed thought about it for a long time. He just pondered for a moment before speaking out his countermeasures.
"If he makes an unreasonable request,
Could it be that I, Genji, can still agree? !
The stupid people of a small country are often greedy and swallow the elephant. Do you want me, a nobleman, to accompany him and a common man to fool around? "The young man who had just retorted couldn't help but speak again.
Minamoto Yorichao glanced at him with cold eyes: "A small impatience will ruin a big plan.
Today, I, Genji, are in critical juncture.
A supreme sword has a chance to turn the tide!
As long as you get the sword, you can do whatever you want with the stupid people of the small country.
But before that,
If you can get the supreme sword from his hand,
Even if he wants me to ride as a horse for him, I will be willing to do so! "
Minamoto no Yori just listened to the argument between Minamoto Yoritomo and that Minamoto's son, his eyes were faint, and the smile on his face became more friendly.
The Minamoto clan's son was made red-faced by Minamoto Yoritomo's words without any obvious accusation. In the end, he just said bitterly: "It's a pity that Onikiri was taken by the Taira clan. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so humiliated from a commoner now." Got the sword!"
Minamoto no Yoritomo heard this and said nothing.
Onikiri was snatched away from his father by the Taira clan.
The fists under his sleeves were secretly clenched.
I have already remembered the white-faced Genjiko.
…
After bathing and changing clothes,
Su Wu sat cross-legged in front of the window, quietly waiting for Genji's 'celebration banquet' at night.
The sky outside the window gradually darkened.
The 'Big Red Lotus Fetus' lay across his knees.
He has a plan in mind,
He will ask Genji for a reward for the Inoue family and himself at the banquet.
After this reward is fully implemented by Genji,
Only then will I return the ‘Supreme Sword’.
There was only an empty shell left of the 'tachi sword', and the power of the killing stone contained in the sword was absorbed by the 'big red lotus womb'.
Su Wu predicted that this 'tachi sword' could only exert the power of a 'superior sword' the first time it was used, but would then fall to the level of an ordinary iron sword.
That is to say,
Genji only has one chance to wield the power of the 'Supreme Sword'.
After this opportunity, the supreme sword cannot be relied upon by them!
The battle between the Taira clan and the Genji clan should not have ended because of a supreme sword. In Su Wu's vision, it should have lasted for a long time, until the Inoue family suddenly emerged.
"Sir, Genji's servant is here."
At this time, the wary and hostile voice of the Inoue family samurai came from outside the door.
"I see."
Su Wu responded, picked up the big red lotus womb, stood up, hung the sword that was going to become the 'superior', also made of a tachi, on his waist, and used it with the Inoue family's elder Rei tachi and Tenmamaru. Stacked together.
at this time,
The footsteps of a short, fair-skinned maid approached the door, and a slightly timid female voice came into the door: "Dear guest of the Genji, I invite you and your warriors to attend the celebration banquet in the front hall."
"Thanks."
Su Wu walked towards the door.
When his footsteps approached the door, the sliding wooden door had been gently opened by the maid outside.
A pair of maids in gorgeous clothes stood outside the door, bowing.
Staring at the toes of his shoes, he saluted Su Wu: "Master Inoue!"
The leading maid placed the shoes on the corridor in front of Su Wu's feet.
They treated Su Wu with such respect that Su Wu had already predicted Genji's attitude towards him behind the scenes.
"Minamoto Yoritomo is also a smart man."
Su Wu said with emotion.
The leading maid immediately responded: "Minamoto Yoritomo-sama is also waiting for Inoue-sama to come to the central front hall..."
"good."
He nodded, his tall figure passed over the many maids,
All the Inoue family warriors gathered behind him, followed by a long line of maids.
There is a maid in front holding a palace lantern to clear the way.
The leading maid promptly and carefully reminded Su Wu and his party to take the correct path.
Not long after,
The elegant and regular hall with its carved beams and painted pillars appeared in the field of vision of Su Wu and others.
On both sides of the road in front of the main hall, there are stone palace lanterns.
The bright yellow lights illuminate the central front hall brilliantly and grandly at night.
In the Baoxia in front of the palace,
There were also some maids and servants waiting respectfully.
When the banquet begins,
They will take over all kinds of delicacies sent by the waiters outside and bring them to the palace.
When the waiters saw Su Wu being surrounded by people, they all bowed and saluted.
The maids escorted Su Wu and his entourage to the door.
Then the waiters in Baoxia led Su Wu and others to their seats in the main hall.
At this time, Su Wu was led to the seat where the distinguished guests were seated and sat down.
Yasutsuna and all the Inoue family samurai were led to sit down where the general attendants and guests were.
"Don't worry.
Just drink as much as you want and enjoy the feast. "Su Wu and An Gang said this.
He turned to look at the few Inoue family samurai who were following him: "You are not allowed to drink alcohol."
Everyone responded.
The waiter led Su Wu to a low table above and sat down.
Along the way, many warriors with swords hanging on their waists and Genjizi with similar faces cast their eyes on him. He sat cross-legged behind the low table, opposite Minamoto Yoritomo who was chatting with others. At this time, he quickly got rid of the entanglement of his friends. Wave to him and call: "Jun Zhuzhao!"
Su Wu nodded and said nothing.
In this spacious hall,
It was my first time to experience such a grand scene,
He looked calm and not at all nervous.
Get the dried melons and fruits from the table and enjoy them happily.
On the contrary, when Minamoto no Yoritomo saw that he just nodded in response to him, with a rather cold expression, he couldn't help but feel uneasy - not to mention that this celebration banquet brought together many noble sons of the Minamoto family and famous retainers of the Minamoto family.
But Minamoto Yoritomo knew that these people were just 'accompanying guests',
Although he was arranged in the distinguished seat above, Inoue Canteru, who was deliberately placed in an inconspicuous corner of the distinguished seat, was the host and guest of this banquet, and the must-have protagonist next!
The entire stage was built for him alone!
Minamoto Yoritomo felt uneasy for a while, but finally got up and walked to Su Wu who was on the opposite side. He found a futon next to Su Wu and sat down on his knees. He said, "This banquet is specially designed for Zhu Zhaojun to successfully wield the sword against Genji.
Later, the head of the Minamoto clan and the ‘right minister’ of the imperial court, Minamoto no Yorigo, will also appear at the banquet.
If Zhuzhaojun has any request,
You can ask him later! "
"I will definitely not let down your kindness." Su Wu responded with a toast.
The implication is that he will definitely not waste this opportunity and will demand the reward fiercely.
His response made Yoritomo Minamoto breathe a sigh of relief. He also asked the waiter next to him to fill up the wine for him, and he drank a glass with Su Wu.