Although staying in the Gushan family is stable, the lack of changes is really not conducive to the "ideal" Hongye to achieve his goals.
For example, if this seemingly inconspicuous task delegation is involved now, once it involves huge changes in interests, the problem will be more difficult.
Hongye's kind-hearted character makes her a few acquaintances within the clan, but few of them can come in handy at critical moments.
Her identity and past experiences limit her possibilities.
Only Gusugi Bosui can effectively protect Momiji, but this also puts shackles on Momiji's future.
Seeking development externally is also a good opportunity.
Hongye, who is already in his twenties, wants to take the path of a ninja. It is too late. Instead of struggling in a field that he is not good at, it is better to have a career in the official career.
Of course, the "public meals" in the Fire Country are not that delicious.
The ninja world is severely consolidated at all levels of society. From the top officials to the servants, most of them inherit the inheritance from their fathers. It does not mean that the officials of the ancestors will be the same as the officials of the descendants, but that a stable intergenerational inheritance in a certain field will be maintained without major changes.
For example, the practice in various places is usually controlled by several wealthy families, who take turns to be the masters, and are married to each other for many generations.
Circles large and small, layered one upon another, formed the current stable power structure of the Fire Country.
Rich people who sit in the land basically have no chance to enter the palace, have no reputation, and can't go far in the official career; high-ranking people will not compete for lower-level jobs, and they would rather live at home or live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, rather than doing "low-level jobs" ", wallowing in the mire of "turbid current".
Generally speaking, it is a bit like the co-governance of aristocratic families in which "the upper class has no poor family and the lower class has no aristocratic family", the bud of an aristocratic republic, and also has the characteristics of the "caste" system characteristic of the ninja world.
Kosugi Bushui said that he wanted to find an official position for Hongye, which was not impossible. With the influence of the Kosugi family, he would definitely be able to do it. However, even with the slightest advantage, Hongye would not be able to sit still. .
Even for a large family like the Gushan family, which is internally enlightened and has smooth upward and downward flow, it is difficult for the outside world to sit upright and pick up the bowl to eat and put down the bowl to curse. It can be done, but the consequences will be endless.
"Brother Bu Shui, if you want to become an official, my grandfather is willing to give you a position as a counselor. Within five years, you can at least be promoted to an internal minister. If it weren't for the fact that my uncle is nominally a son-in-law, he can influence the position of the minister long ago. You can be one of them.”
After listening to Gushan Bushui's words, Liangzhong responded with a little embarrassment,
"But Hongye's identity is a bit embarrassing..."
"It's easy to do, so I won't ask you. I used to work in the ninja circle, and I didn't care much about the changes in the government's powers, so..."
After hesitating for a while, the little cousin said:
"There are three options. The first is the Department of Collection, which is a subordinate of the Imperial Household Ministry. It has a low position and little power, but has a high sense of presence. It is a good place where it is easier to form good relationships; secondly, there are more vacancies in the Shikibu Ministry. The management affairs are complex and suitable for talented officials. If you want to make some achievements, you can go for some experience; the last one is Shaonayan, a noble and idle official, good friends with noble ladies, good for traveling around the mountains and rivers. "
"It doesn't sound like a serious place!"
Gushan Bu Shui pressed his temples with a headache.
The so-called female selection department is actually a place where innocent women are selected, taught etiquette, and prepare talents for the palace. There are also big nobles who select maids.
This is a serious training institution for female officers, not a training institution. It neither sells art nor sells one's body. They are all girls from good families, some of them are careerists who want to get lucky and climb high, and some are well-behaved ladies from wealthy families.
The Cai Nu Division was originally a training center for servants serving daimyo, and also provided a platform for "lady diplomacy" and "handkerchief diplomacy".
Later, it gradually became something like a royal and aristocratic girls' school. During the holidays, outings were held, attracting many young men who thought they were well-off to come and join in. It was like a dating party.
This kind of place is not very suitable for Hongye, who was born as a maid.
The Ministry of Shikibu is quite good. Momiji is capable of serving as a dispatch officer such as Dr. Shikibu, or as a affairs officer under his jurisdiction.
However, Gushan Bushui wanted to arrange a formal status for Hongye, but he was not prepared to let her really take the road of official career promotion. How could she do serious things within the family when she worried about general affairs every day?
"Shaonagon is pretty good, but isn't this position reserved for the Daimyo's cronies? Even though the announcements are all about trivial matters, he is also the Daimyo's personal attendant..."
Shaonayan's main responsibilities are still responsible for the preservation and engraving of seals, processing documents and serving as secretary. It may not seem important, but sometimes it can play a crucial role.
Clerks are indeed not very successful, but if they want to do bad things, it is really difficult to be discovered. A master of manipulating words can come up with several versions of the same thing, and each one seems to be similar, but gives people a different feeling. Quite the opposite.
"This is all in the past!"
The eldest cousin's question made Liangzhong laugh. The young governor, who seemed to be omnipotent, turned out to be confused sometimes.
"After the order of one village and one country was confirmed, Shaonagon's importance plummeted and he was gradually marginalized. Now he only records some palace experiences, chats with ladies and ladies about literature and art, and records scenery and people. He is completely a person. The idle job might be canceled at some point..."
"I see!"
After saying this, the young governor understood that it was an official position that was not suitable for the development of the times and was gradually being eliminated. In the past, women were not often used, but now more noble women hold the position. It is convenient to have tea parties with daimyo ladies, princesses, etc. to pass the time. .
It’s just right for red leaves,
"That's it! By the way, Shounayan gave it to Hongye, what do I need to do?"
"Just make up a decent identification. I'll write a letter to my grandfather and say hello. No one will interfere with such a trivial matter!"
He was originally an idle official who was about to be revoked from the establishment. The Gushan family arranged for someone to come and earn free wages because they thought highly of you, so just do as you are told.
"Well, I'm sorry to trouble you, little brother!"
Gu Shan Bu Shui had no hope for this cousin who didn't understand anything and was so curious that he frequently got into trouble. He didn't expect that he would be useful one day.
"a piece of cake!"
Liangzhong waved his hands grandly, but couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth. He was in a good mood after being praised by his eldest cousin.
"Then again, Hongye is really a golden phoenix that flew out of the chicken coop. She is very scheming and capable. Brother Bu Shui respects her very much and follows her advice."
"Did you see it?"
"After all, I am also the only direct grandson of a Daimyo from the Land of Fire, so I am not so stupid that I cannot see through the little tricks in front of me."
Being able to find levers that can be exploited from some emergencies and take action decisively is not a quality that ordinary people can possess.
In comparison, the current daimyo lady's performance is not as elegant as Momiji's.
"I hope I can meet such an excellent wife and concubine in the future."
"Aren't the maids in the daimyo's court bad?"
Liangzhong curled his lips disdainfully:
"Either she is obsessed with her own world, entertaining herself, and her interests are limited to music, chess, calligraphy, painting, literature and art, and a well-behaved lady, or she is a superficial person who is ambitious but cannot recognize himself. Occasionally, there are a few honest people Yes, it will save me some worries, that’s good.”
"Living environments are different and we cannot generalize."
In the original timeline, Hongye, an orphaned girl who had lost her country, lived with her daughter in the Kingdom of Grass. She was too honest and had no scheming at all. She might not survive to adulthood, let alone protect Xianglin.
With her own abilities of physical healing and Kagura's mind, she might not be reduced to the point of being tortured to death, but it was hard to say with this young daughter.
Being a mother makes you strong!
That "Hongye" only wanted to protect Xianglin, and the mother and daughter depended on each other and struggled to survive; now Hongye wants more.
"If she wants to have financial control, let her have it. Having ideas and ambitions is not a bad thing. She is also good at seizing opportunities, knowing how to advance and retreat, and rationally utilizing the resources around her."
"I thought Brother Bu Shui would be unhappy, thinking that his good intentions had been taken advantage of. Pure family affection and love had been tarnished..."
"What are you talking about?"
Gu Shan Bu Shui smiled slightly.
With the current status of the young family governor, there are countless beauties of all kinds coveting him.
As long as you are willing, you can be a groom every day, play music every night, or suffer kidney failure. Of course, the premise is that parents don’t stop it.
The so-called family relationship does exist between Furugi Bushui and Momiji. After all, they are childhood sweethearts who have known each other since childhood.
How many young boys have older sisters who don’t yearn for gentleness?
As for love, I really don't think that far ahead. The two of them just appreciate each other more.
"In that accident that year, there were obviously other maids present, so why were you the only one interested in Hongye? It couldn't be out of sympathy!"
Liangzhong was also very interested in this kind of gossip, but he couldn't find a good opportunity to ask before.
Gu Shan Bu Shui couldn't answer this question well. After thinking for a while, he chuckled and replied:
"Maybe it was just like today. It was just an accident. She was the only one who realized this was an opportunity and seized it decisively. For the Gusugi family's maid, if she cannot be kept in the back house by her master, she will eventually be killed. Giving them away, or getting married internally, getting married with other servants, or being dismissed and sent home seems to be a good outcome, but there are a few young girls who have really experienced the luxury of the nobles and are willing to go back to their hometowns and live a simple life. In the end, you got married hastily and lived a mediocre life?"
Some of what happened a few years ago cannot be investigated clearly. The murderers have been punished. As a victim, Hongye has always shown a strong "motivation".
Maybe some foxes who couldn't eat it would say sourly that the grapes were sour, but Fushugi Bushui and his fathers Fugugi Masaki and Fugugi Ruri didn't really dislike it.
Only incompetent people worry that their subordinates are too talented and threaten their status.
No matter what Hongye wants, the Gushan family can afford it, as long as her performance lives up to Gushan Bu Shui's expectations of her.
"Sure enough, Brother Bu Shui doesn't expect a soulmate in his future marriage!"
"Even in my dreams, I never thought about a wife who perfectly meets my wishes."
Although Kosugi Fusui is six or seven years younger than Momiji, it does not mean that his mental age and views on mate selection are childish.
The greasy uncle who has lived in the family for fifty years and the Erli uncle who has lived in the house for thirty years, add up to an eighty-year-old man?
If things in the world could really be added up so easily, there wouldn't be so much trouble.
"The red lady and I are a perfect match. If we exclude the differences in strength and status, our compatibility can be considered evenly matched! As for the beautiful love in the poem, I'm sorry, we are not that kind of relationship. But I still feel that it is very beautiful, Quite satisfied..."
"I hope Brother Bu Shui won't get into trouble for this in the future! After all, for us, marriage is largely not in our own hands."
After Liangzhong heard this, he said with emotion.
Gushan Bu Shui had already expected this and said calmly:
"That's why I insist on going to Konoha Village and work hard to become a ninja! As long as I'm strong enough, I can gain greater autonomy!"
"For the red leaves?"
"Yes, but not only that, but also to have more choices for all future encounters!"
Some things, if you don't plan ahead, you will regret it later.
The two cousins were enjoying the sea breeze on the bow of the boat, chatting and looking at the sea in the direction of the Land of the Sea.
As a young man, Ryoshige really liked this topic. At this age, it's time to consider these things, especially since family and friends have also given hints, intentionally or unintentionally, that have given Liangshige more hopes for the future.
…
After afternoon tea, Gu Shanbu Shui took a nap, returned to his private office, and looked through the documents submitted by his subordinates.
Yasukawa Zaihara, who was standing by the side, waited for Gushan Bushui to put down what he was doing before he respectfully stepped forward and asked for his opinion on the arms application.
"Young Master, what do you think?"
"Why are the evaluations of high-explosive bombs and cluster bombs so low? How did you come to the conclusion that mass production is not recommended?"
“This is what we came up with after brainstorming and combining multiple data!”
Yasukawa Zaihara replied,
"The main reason is that the cost is too high, and it is very effective in surprise attacks. In fact, most of our Gushan family's external conflicts are concentrated in various encounters and security wars, which are not too advanced at all. And there is no place for uneconomical weapons. If the energy of manufacturing weapons and cultivating professional talents is invested in more traditional armed fields, a group of absolute elite troops can be trained..."
"So, your opinion is to give up?"
Seemingly aware of Gushan Bushui's displeasure, Yasukawa Zaihara arranged his measures and answered cautiously:
"It would be inappropriate to give up completely. My opinion is to maintain its existence as a necessary deterrent, but not to put all your hopes here..."
