Hijikata Toshizo said.
"It's not completely hopeless. It's said that Yukino Takada is an incredible swordsman.
As the head of the Shiba family, the specific affairs are controlled by Munenomi Yagyu. If there is a problem between the two of them one day, she may come to her sister Takada Harano and ask for help.
Therefore, if we have a good reputation here, we may not be able to stand out in the future. "
Isamu Kondo rolled his eyes.
"You have finished saying both good and bad things, what else can I say?
However, is Takada Battousai really as powerful as the legend says? It is said that Yagyu Muneyan will feel scared when he sees her? "
When they talked about kendo, their eyes lit up, Hijikata Toshizo said.
"That's right? Otherwise, why would he be called Battousai the executioner?
He was indeed a ruthless man. He killed ten swordsmen in front of the general's seat. His courage and swordsmanship were both rare in the world.
All the swordsmen said in admiration that they were moving up and down within a square inch, with dragons flying and tigers leaping, just like holding swords in the sky.
Her swordsmanship style is unknown, so the swordsmen of Kyoto gave her a name, like, um, Hiten Mitsurugi style? "
Kondo Isamu was fascinated by what he heard and sighed.
"There is such a person in the world. I wish I could meet him."
"That's right, I also want to see it.
We have agreed that if I don't want to fight with her, I will go with you and Souji Ji, and I will definitely be hacked to death. "
"No ambition!"
"Tsk, this is called self-awareness."
Next to him, Souji Okita watched with a smile as the two swordsmen, who were like sisters, chatted and ate their food in silence.
This is her happiness, and she will kill anyone who wants to destroy this warmth.
Anyway, whoever offends her will not be able to see the sunrise tomorrow.
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Echigo, Sakado Castle.
This city is an important town in China and Vietnam, and to the south is the Echigo Mountains connecting Nishi Ueno.
Sakado Castle is not lost, and Echigo is safe.
Sakato Castle was lost, and the Echigo Plain in Central Vietnam was flat and easy to attack and difficult to defend. The long strip of land Echigo was in danger of being cut in two.
Therefore, this place was looked after by the Ueda Nagao family, a relative of the Fuchu Nagao family, and now belongs to the family governor Nagao Masakei.
Today, she invited Nagao Kagenobu, the governor of the Fushi Nagao family, to gather at the castle tower.
After the two met, Nagao Masaki said angrily.
"Sir, have you heard about the incident in Shangyue?
His Highness was so confused that he actually welcomed the Imperial Palace into the Uesugi Hall, changed its name to the Imperial Palace, and forced the Joetsu samurai family to pay homage.
What's even more despicable is that the government hall in the pavilion is motionless. From then on, there were many political affairs, leaving the Echigo samurai family at a loss. How could it be unreasonable! "
Nagao Kagenobu sighed, looked at Nagao Masaki who looked indignant, and said.
"Zheng Jingji, when you participated in the rebellion just now, it was because of the mercy of the family governor that he allowed you to shut yourself up and think about your mistakes, and not to argue with you.
You, it is better to meddle less with those nosy things and cultivate yourself with peace of mind. Too much meddling may not be beneficial to you. "
Nagao Masaki frowned and said.
"My lord, that's not right. We are all of Long Tail bloodline, and we have the same spirit.
Your Highness has done something wrong and you should speak out. How can you sit back and watch? "
Nagao Kagenobu said calmly.
"Your Highness transformed the Nagao family in the mansion into the Yamauchi Uesugi family, and now it is a famous Uesugi family.
If we insist on our family status and point fingers, I am afraid it will be inappropriate. "
Nagao Masaki was choked up and was speechless by her, so he could only curse secretly.
Old fox.
After the war in Echigo subsided, Terutora Uesugi's status as governor of the Yamauchi Uesugi family and the position of leader of the Kanto governorate had been recognized by the Echigo samurai family.
Since then, the Nagao family in the mansion has had no heirs, and only Kanto is in charge of Uesugi Teruhora. This is a good thing for Uesugi Teruhu personally, but it ends Nagao Masaki's dream.
The daughter of her brother Teru Uesugi, she lost the right to inherit the Echigo Kingdom in terms of title.
If Echigo is still in charge of the Fuchu Nagao family, then Uesugi Teruhora will have no heirs.
Their children will be related by blood and kinship, and become the best candidates for the next generation of governor of the Nagao family in the mansion.
But now, the Nagao family in the mansion has lost its heirs, and the Yamauchi Uesugi family is in charge of Echigo.
On the surface, Terutora Uesugi's rule will be justifiable and more stable. But it is a huge loss for Nagao Masaki.
In addition to being resentful, she saw that Terutora Uesugi continued to decentralize power to Yoshihiro Shiba, leaving Echigo with a strange dual-headed political structure, and she could no longer sit still.
She was grounded because of the rebellion, so she could only find Nagao Kagenobu of the Fushi Nagao family, hoping to persuade her to oppose Uesugi Teruhora's actions and maintain the special status of the Nagao family in China and Vietnam.
Who would have known that Nagao Kagenobu, an old fox, just wouldn't catch the trick and her one-man show wouldn't go on anymore.
In the government of Echigo, the status of the Nagao family in China and Vietnam was very high.
Although they are subordinates, they are also allies of the Nagao family in the mansion. The three Nagao families are also the backbone of the army and are indispensable.
Uesugi Teruhu valued them very much and was very polite. But as Echigo integration accelerates, the importance of the two Nagao families is declining.
Nagao Masakage believed that Nagao Kagenobu was worried about the future and would be willing to work with her to find ways to reverse the situation.
Who knew that this old fox would instead persuade her to bow her head and admit defeat? Could it be that she was just watching the political status of the two Nagao families become marginalized?
Seeing the rapid deterioration of Nagao's government, Nagao Kagenobu secretly shook his head. Among the three Nagao families, her Fushi Nagao family is the weakest.
When Terutora Uesugi came to power, the first thing she took away semi-forcibly was Tochio Castle, the Sino-Vietnamese portal belonging to the Furushi Nagao family. She had no objection.
The woman is not guilty, but she is guilty of carrying the jade.
The Fushi Nagao family is not very strong, and they only have the special status they have today because they closely follow the Fuchu Nagao family.
People must understand their own situation.
Nagao Masaki can cause trouble. Her husband is Uesugi Teruatora's brother. He is still alive and in a good relationship. Of course, she can act riot and fight for something for her daughter.
But Terutora Uesugi's father, the man married to the Fushi Nagao family, has passed away.
The love between the two parties should be used a little less. She must be careful in her words and deeds, and be careful in her conduct and actions for the sake of the continuation of the family business.
Nagao Kagenobu could not allow Nagao Masaki to mess up. Without the Ueda Nagao family by his side, the isolated Fushi Nagao family would have even less weight.
This is the reason why she has been actively bridging the relationship between Uesugi Teruhu and Nagao Masaki. The foundation of the three alliances must be maintained. This is her interest.
Nagao Masaki had just gotten into trouble, and Uesugi Teruhu didn't want to increase the anxiety of the Nagao clan, so he was dealt with lightly.
Nagao Masakage didn't suffer, he didn't feel any pain, but he had to cause trouble again, giving Nagao Kagenobu a headache.
She could only speak slowly.
"I heard that a cargo ship has arrived from Naoetsu, and the first batch of goods sent by the Shiba family from Sakai Port has arrived, worth about 50,000 guan.
Lord Daxiong Chaoxiu did not distribute the money, but opened accounts to various Shangyue families and divided the shares.
All the things were sold to merchants from the Ten Kingdoms of Kanto in Zhijiangjin, and they made double the profit.
The merchants took the goods and happily shipped them back, leaving deposits and messages.
He said that he wanted all the next batch of goods, how much he wanted, and the price was easy to say.
One hundred thousand guan. Each family in Shangyue divided the business tax by 11% without doing anything. Ten thousand guan was thrown on their foreheads, and they were so happy that they couldn't open their mouths from ear to ear.
This is the first benefit at the beginning, and goods will come in an endless stream in the future. The port town of Naoejin is expanding every day.
Do you want to make suggestions now? Do you want His Highness to clarify the relationship of interests with the Sibo family? What do you want to do?
Believe it or not, if you say something rude, someone will come to Sakado Castle to do justice to you and kill you. "
Nagao Kagenobu spoke so earnestly that the corners of Nagao Masaki's eyes twitched.
