Seeing Hayashi Masanobu's confident look, Kyogoku Takamasa quickly asked, "Sahei, please finish!"
"It's very simple! You only need to divide the retainers, and if necessary, you can even deliberately create conflicts among the retainers. The ultimate goal is to prevent the retainers from forming a large community of interests, thus threatening the master's family."
Lin Zhengxin's meaning is very simple, that is, don't let the retainers get together secretly, otherwise the retainers will stick together, and then the status of Kyogoku Takahiro and Kyogoku Takamasa will be challenged.
Therefore, it is necessary to divide the retainers, and it is best to make some retainers dislike each other, so that they will naturally not be able to urinate in a pot.
The retainers are working on their own affairs. If they cannot unite, they will naturally not be able to threaten the Kyogoku family.
"Although what Zuobei said is a solution to the problem, it is too risky. If improper control causes the retainers to turn against each other and fight, wouldn't it be equivalent to provoking civil strife in the family?"
If Lin Zhengxin's strategy is to be implemented smoothly, there must be a major premise, that is, the leader of the Kyogoku family must have excellent political skills and courage.
But isn’t it clear who Kyogoku Takahiro and Kyogoku Takamasa are?
Although Kyogoku Takamasa can occasionally check in for Kyogoku Takahiro, Kyogoku Takamasa's knowledge and work place is far away in Takashima County. He can't stay in Imahama Castle every day to handle government affairs and family affairs for Kyogoku Takahiro, right?
After all, Kyogoku Takahiro has not yet retired into seclusion and abdicated. If Kyogoku Takahiro's political reputation is not justified, he cannot overstep his authority.
Therefore, although Lin Zhengxin's strategy is a good suggestion, it does not agree with the actual situation of the Kyogoku family.
I, the Kyogoku family, have my own national conditions here!
"In this case, we can only take another path."
The first proposal was rejected. Lin Zhengxin was not discouraged, but continued to say, "If the Lord and Sakyo enter the palace, they can support some of their kin warriors to rise to power, or draw a group of people closer to our family, which can also enhance their dominance."
Supporting kin samurai generally means letting Kyogoku Takahiro promote a clan and check and balance the power imbalance in the family by enhancing the strength of the clan.
To win over the public is to let Kyogoku Takahiro and Kyogoku Takamasa recruit a group of loyal followers, who can not only cheer for the Kyogoku family, but also contribute when they are needed.
"Saubei's words coincide with what I am thinking."
"But among our sect, apart from the Sosuke-den, only Uumasuke and Uheibeisa are somewhat capable. As for the others...most of them have mediocre qualifications and are not worthy of their responsibilities." Kyogoku Gao Zheng shook his head and said.
If there were a few fierce men in the Kyogoku family's sect, it wouldn't have been so miserable in history. There are dozens of clan members in Imahama Castle and Joheiji Castle, but the only ones who can really use them are Kyogoku Hidetsuna, Kyogoku Hidemasa, and Kyogoku Takasho, not to mention the others.
"Shangzongjie Palace is deeply trusted by the Lord, and he is already in a high position and has a respected status. There is no need to move further."
"As for Umasuke and Uhei Sa, they are still young and have no outstanding achievements. If they are promoted rashly, they will cause dissatisfaction among the retainers."
"In this case, we can only win over the people of other countries." Kyogoku Takamasa shook his head and continued.
Lin Zhengxin also nodded, "Zuo Jing's analysis is very reasonable, and I think so too."
"As for winning over the people of the country, I think that the best way is naturally through marriage. The Lord is in his prime, and Sakyo is still young when he enters the palace. It would be great to marry several daughters of the people as concubines."
To strengthen the relationship with retainers, one must either marry a daughter or a wife. This is an eternal truth.
"Among the people in Kitaomi, the Xinzhuang and Imai families are the strongest, and they are also the necessary ones to win over."
"The next ones are the four families of Yumori, Akao, Isono, Iguchi and the Aguchi family in Jiangbei." Lin Zhengxin listed the targets one by one, then looked at Kyogoku Takamasa and said.
Kyogoku Takamasa nodded, "The Imai family is the only barrier between our family and the Rokkaku family. The Imai family must be firmly under our control, otherwise our family will be in big trouble."
"As for the new banker, it is an important support for our family to rule Takashima County. Naturally, we must strengthen the relationship between them."
"I will go and see my lord right now. The marriage cannot be delayed without delay!"
Saying that, Kyogoku Takamasa stood up and strode toward the backyard where Kyogoku Takahiro was.
Walking through the corridor and into the courtyard, the ground was already covered with a thick layer of maple leaves.
There are dozens of red maples planted in Kyogokukan, which are really beautiful.
...
"Archery uses the strength of both arms, not the wrist. Musashi Shouchen still needs to work hard to improve his arm strength, otherwise it will be difficult to learn this bow skill."
"Shimono Mamoru, I'm really exhausted. Can you give me a drink of water first?"
"How can Musashi Shuden give up halfway? Today we have only been in contact for less than half an hour. You must know that first the bitterness and then the sweetness are the joys of cultivation!"
Standing in the corridor, Kyogoku Takamasa stared at the scene happening in front of him with his mouth open.
Oh my god, Kyogoku Takahiro is actually practicing archery? At this time in the past, Kyogoku Takahiro was either playing chess with Duke Zhou, or eating, drinking and having fun with a group of friends. When did Kyogoku Takahiro actually get down to business?
I tilted my head and looked at the sky. The sun didn't come out from the west.
"Father, I have something to report!"
Hearing the voice, Kyogoku Takahiro quickly turned around, and immediately ran over excitedly when he saw Kyogoku Takamasa, "Sakyo came in at the right time, and I said there were still government affairs to deal with, but Shimono Mamoru didn't believe it."
Saying that, Kyogoku Takahiro secretly winked at Kyogoku Takamasa, and then whispered quickly in Kyogoku Takamasa's ear, "Help me get this person away!"
Kyogoku Takamasa looked at Kyogoku Takahiro suspiciously, and then he took a step forward and came to the old man who had been talking to Kyogoku Takahiro before, "I, Kyogoku Sakyoujin, have not yet asked for your name. ?”
"Oh? Yasha Saburo?"
"I heard that you once practiced Yinliu with Aizhou Yixiangzhai, but I don't know how much heat you can get now?" The old man gently stroked his beard and looked at Kyogoku Gaomadao with disdain.
Seeing that the other party behaved like a "highly qualified person", Kyogoku Takamasa did not dare to neglect him. If he was really a big shot, then the gain would outweigh the loss.
Fortunately, Kyogoku Takahiro stepped forward in time to resolve the embarrassment, "Sakyo Susumu, this is the founder of Kendo Kanshin-ryu, ?Swordsman Archery-ryu, Spearmanship Xingsen-ryu, and Archery ?` (rou) To-ryu." `Toshita Ye guards the temple.”
Shall I wipe it?
With such a long title, it looks really cool.
"Hey, some common names are not worth mentioning. Besides, I have already become a monk, so just call me Si Jian Yuan Xing Xian." Si Jian Yuan Xing Xian, an old monk on the side who entered meditation, suddenly waved his hand and said with a proud look on his face.
Hearing Shijianin Xingxian's words, Kyogoku Takamasa was suddenly excited. It seems that he had heard this guy's name before time travel?
What did Kyogoku Takahiro call him just now?
?`Toshita Nomori?
Absolutely right!
It's him, it's him, our friend...
