Asazuma Minato is located in the territory of the Omi wealthy Imai clan, on the banks of the Amano River. It is a very inconspicuous port in the "Pan-Biwa Lake Commercial Community".
It is said to be a port, but it is actually a small fishing village. There are countless fishing villages of this size along the entire Lake Biwa coast.
Omi is neither big nor small. To pass Lake Biwa by water transport, you always have to go around it. Therefore, the water transport of Lake Biwa is still extremely developed. The water transportation of Lake Biwa is basically controlled by the Rokkaku family and Enryakuji Temple. Just collecting past commercial taxes alone generates nearly 10,000 yuan in revenue a year.
"My lord, this is the Imai family's retainer, Ido Murato, who was ordered by Imai Bichushou to help us cross Lake Biwa." Asazuma came in, and Hatayama Asanobu led a young samurai to Kyogoku Takamasa's side. .
"Ito Murajiro Hidemi saw Kyogoku Sakyo enter the palace."
The Idomura family is the descendant of the Imai family, and the Idomura Hidemi is the town minister of Asazuma Minato. To put it bluntly, he is the head of this small fishing village. It is mainly responsible for managing the fishermen here and maintaining the dozens of small wooden boats docked here.
"It turns out it's Mr. Ido Village. There's a lot of trouble today. Please don't blame Mr. Ido Village."
"There is no need to be polite when Zuo Jing enters the palace. It is the Lord's order to escort you across the lake, and I dare not violate it. In private, a warrior like Zuo Jing's palace is a role model for us. Being able to serve Zuo Jing's palace is also What a blessing for me!" Idomura Hidemi flattered Kyogoku Takamasa without revealing anything.
As the saying goes, don't hit the smiling person. Seeing that Idomura Hidemi is so sensible, Kyogoku Takamasa will naturally not treat him badly. "Even so, if there is no expression, I will feel quite sorry."
"There are fifty guan here, which will be used as the boat fare for crossing the lake this time. Although it is not much, I have expressed my gratitude for the information, and I would like to ask the Ido Village Hall to accept it!" Kyogoku's high-ranking official came from behind. A wooden box was lifted out, which was full of copper coins.
Idomura Hidemi opened his mouth, intending to refuse, but seeing Kyogoku Takamasa's decisive look, he shrank back when the words reached his lips.
Just when Idomura Hidemi didn't know how to respond, there was a sudden noise from the shore not far away, which attracted the attention of Idomura Hidemi and others.
"What's going on? Why are you gathering here?" Hidemi Idomura came to the place where the noise came from and shouted loudly.
A man in shabby clothing quickly ran over and said respectfully to Hidemi Idomura, "Sir Idomura, the little people also blocked this place according to your order. Except for the adults you brought, Except for the people, everyone else was blocked outside! Only this kid insisted on getting on the boat, and the little people couldn't stop him, you see."
As he spoke, the man pointed at a man in the crowd who was holding a sword and dressed like a ronin.
"Zabei, is that you?"
Unexpectedly, Idomura Hidemi actually knew the man in the crowd.
The man known as Zuobei turned his head when he heard this, and he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Idomura Hidemi not far away. He put away his sword and said loudly, "Jiro, why are you here?"
"Put down your weapons!" Idomura Hidemi first ordered the ashigaru around him, and then stepped forward and pulled the man aside.
"I have just taken up the post of head of Asama Minato Town. Is Jiro going to the other side of the lake?"
Zuobei nodded, "To be honest, I have run away from home and am about to go to Wakasa and my party. But why is this place closed today? Is there a war in the Imai family territory?"
"That's not the case, it's just that the ships here have other uses today!"
"That's all, since you are going to cross the lake as Zuobei, I will make arrangements for you. However, this matter still needs the consent of one person, so you can come with me first!" With that, Idomura Hidemi general Zuoe Menzuo Brought to Kyogoku Takamasa's side.
Seeing Idomura Hidemi suddenly bringing someone over, Kyogoku Takamasa quickly asked, "Idomura-chan, who is this?"
"Oh, this is Yamazaki Saabei, the younger brother of the head of the Yamazaki family in Inugami County, Yamazakiemon Weiden. Like Sakyo entering the palace, he is going to the other side of the lake. Saabei and I are old acquaintances. This time, I ran away from home. We are about to go to Wakasa. If possible, can you let Saabei come on board the ship with Sakyo entering the palace?"
After Idomura Hidemi finished speaking, Kyogoku Takamasa always felt that the Miao character "Yamazaki" was very familiar. After thinking about it carefully, Kyogoku Takamasa finally had an impression.
The Yamazaki family is a wealthy family in Omi Inugami County and owns Yamazaki Castle as their residence. In the fifth year of Daiei (1525), in order to suppress the rising Asai family, the Rokkaku family invaded Kitaomi under the banner of the Kyogoku family. The Yamazaki family had participated in the war, so Kyogoku Gaozheng had some impressions.
Of course, when it comes to the Yamazaki family, there may be no sense of existence, but the Yamazaki family has also produced celebrities, and that is the Yamazaki Kata family.
The Yamazaki Kata family was originally a retainer of the Rokkaku family, and later belonged to Oda Nobunaga, and was active in the Toyotomi era. By the way, Yamazaki Hiroyuki's wife is Mitsuhide Akechi's daughter, and Kato Kiyomasa is the son-in-law of Yamazaki Katate.
Based on his current age, this Yamazaki Sahei should be the grandfather of the Yamazaki Kata family.
"Since you are a good friend of Mr. Idomura, then come with me." Now that Idomura Hidemi has spoken in person, Kyogoku Takamasa has no choice but to show his face. Although this was a low-key march, it was only Yamazaki Zuobei, so it probably had little impact.
Night fell quickly, and Kyogoku Takamasa and others slowly boarded the canoe. A small canoe can hold four or five people. Kyogoku Takamasa and others are the third batch to cross the lake today, having already sent two batches across before.
Sitting in the middle of the canoe, Kyogoku Takamasa noticed that Yamazaki Sahei beside him was staring at him intentionally or unintentionally.
"Saubei-don, is there anything wrong with you?"
Yamazaki Saabei was stunned, and quickly apologized, "I don't mean to offend you, and I apologize for any rudeness. I just have a doubt in my mind, can I get it out of the way?"
"Your Excellency, please speak."
"May I ask if Kyogoku Sakyo, known as Yashasaburo, is entering the palace?" Yamazaki Saabei asked tentatively.
Kyogoku Takamasa replied expressionlessly, "If I remember correctly, this is the first time I met Saabei-don. How come Saabei-don knows me?"
"Is it really Kyogoku Sakyo Susumu? I heard Jiro calling you Sakyo Susumu before, so I had some guesses, but I didn't expect it to be true!"
"This is the Yamazaki Sahei Hiroshi family. The head of the Yamazaki family is my brother. I have always heard about Sakyo's reputation as a hero in the palace, but it's a pity that we have never been able to meet him. Today I am finally lucky enough to see his true face. What a blessing!" Instantly transforming into a fanboy, Kyogoku Takamasa was stunned by his words.
Am I already so famous?
Could this be the legendary overlord's aura leaking out, causing people to bow to him even if he doesn't accept it?
nonexistent!
The Yamazaki family followed the Rokkaku family to attack the Asai family a few years ago, so the Yamazaki family knew how powerful the Asai family was. And Kyogoku Takamasa was able to lead his troops to defeat Asai Ryomasa before he even entered the Yuan Dynasty. This glorious deed had already spread throughout Omi.
That's why the Yamazaki Hiroshi, who was born in the Yamazaki family, looked so excited when facing Kyogoku Taomasa.
"Sakyo entered the palace and crossed the lake late at night. Could it be that he was going to Takashima County?"
"At this time, Sakyo enters the palace to go to Takashima County. Could it be that he is going to support the Shinzhuang family in their fight against the Asai family?"
"But that's not right. Even if we support the new banker, why don't we see the Kyogoku family's troops?"
