The merchant ship has docked.
When a woman wearing light green casual clothes stepped off the boat, Matsuzaki Nagahide finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Ah Rong, you are indeed on the boat, are you injured?"
"Come on, come on, show me brother!"
Matsushita Nagasaki rushed forward and circled A Rong several times, using a magnifying glass to look for any wounds on A Rong's body inch by inch. Of course, RB at this time did not have such a thing as a magnifying glass.
Seeing Matsunaga's figure, Arong seemed to have found an outlet for his emotions in an instant, and immediately threw himself into Matsunaga's arms.
At this time, Ah Rong was no longer the commanding female man just now, but a delicate little girl.
After Ah Rong calmed down a little, Kyogoku Gaomasa slowly walked up to Ah Rong and said, "A Rong, was it you who just repelled this group of water thieves?"
Ah Rong wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and then saluted Kyoji Gaozheng, "I have seen Zuo Jing enter the palace."
"Yes, it was indeed the girl who repelled the water thieves. Not only that, the girl also shot several water thieves with her own hands."
hiss......
Kyogoku Takamasa was simply stunned. He couldn't tell that Ah Rong, who was usually so quiet, was actually a strong-willed woman.
It's simply outrageous.
"But when it comes to command, it all depends on a ronin on the ship. Moreover, this person personally asked for the leader of the water pirates. If the leader of the other party had not died, this time would have been really bad." Arong continued. .
Ronin?
Kyogoku Takamasa exchanged glances with Kaiboku Tsunachika and others beside him, and then asked eagerly: "Who is this person? Do you know his name?"
"I don't know who the other person is. I met this person in Settsu. He seems to be an ancestor and grandson. They were in a very embarrassed state when they met. I heard that I was going to Omi, so I asked me to take them with me."
"I saw how pitiful they were, so I took them in. Fortunately, I took them with me. Otherwise, I might not be able to defeat the water thieves this time." Ah Rong said with lingering fear.
At this time, Kyogoku Takamasa quickly looked towards the boat, as if to look for the figure of the ronin mentioned by A Rong.
Seeing Kyoji Gaozheng's eyes, Ah Rong seemed to understand something, and then said with a smile: "If Zuo Jing comes to the palace and wants to get to know this person, Ah Rong can introduce him on his behalf!"
"Please ask Zuo Jing to come into the palace and wait a moment. Ah Rong will call this person down now."
With that said, Ah Rong walked towards the boat.
At this time, Hatayama Chao Xin whispered: "If this person is really like A Rong said, then he must be a talented person who is proficient in water warfare. My lord cannot miss it."
Kyogoku Takamasa nodded in agreement, "This is a naval talent given to me by God, so I cannot miss it!"
"I'm really looking forward to it. Who could this be?"
RB is an island country with Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Hokkaido, and has a vast sea area.
Throughout the entire history of RB and the Warring States Period, the navy still plays a considerable role.
For example, in the famous Battle of Kizunaguchi, etc., the navy played a very important role in it.
Among the famous naval forces of the RB Warring States Period, such as the Shima Navy, the Noshima Navy, the Kobayakawa Navy, the Kono Navy, etc., there are many capable men in the navy, but none of these people are currently related to the Kyogoku family. Any communication.
So who will be on the boat at this time?
In the expectant eyes of Kyogoku Takamasa and others, the figure of a middle-aged samurai finally appeared in the sight of Kyogoku Takamasa and others.
Ah Rong quickly came to Kyoto Takamasa's side, then pointed at the middle-aged man behind him and said: "Sakyo enter the palace, people have brought him."
"I saw Sakyo Kyogoku enter the palace!"
Mamano Tokiaki?
I've never heard of it. Is it a pseudonym?
"I heard from Ah Rong that you asked for the leader of the water thieves who robbed the merchant ship this time?"
"They're just a few minor characters who can't stand up to the stage. Just kill them. We don't dare to take credit in front of Sakyo's entry into the palace." Mano Tokiaki said calmly.
Kyogoku Takamasa shook his head, "To my family, these water thieves are not small players."
"To be honest, although my family now dominates the northern Omi area and has more than 200,000 Shi Zhixing, it has never made any achievements in the navy."
"Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Omi and even in the world. Thanks to the commercial development in our territory, many businessmen have been doing business in Lake Biwa in recent years."
"However, due to the lack of naval forces in our territory, we have no deterrent effect on these water thieves in Lake Biwa. As a result, water thieves are overflowing in our territory and business travelers in the past are suffering!"
"My family's desire to establish a naval force is growing day by day, but unfortunately there are no naval personnel in our territory!"
"I got to see you today. I want to recruit you to serve as an official in our family and build a navy for our family. I just don't know if you are willing?"
Hearing Kyogoku Takamasa's words, Mano Tokiaki's eyes flashed, but he said very calmly, "I have no idea of becoming an official for the time being. I'm afraid I will disappoint Sakyo to enter the palace."
"Is Mamano-sama proficient in water warfare?"
Mano Tokiaki did not hide anything, and said truthfully: "I have loved all kinds of warships since I was a child. Although I am not proficient in water warfare, I am quite familiar with it. Previously, I served in the Hosokawa Navy, specializing in ship construction and water warfare. Military training, but that’s all in the past.”
Oh, Kyogoku Takamasa suddenly felt like he was hit by a pie falling from the sky.
Isn't this the talent the Kyogoku family lacks the most?
Thinking of this, Kyogoku Takamasa quickly and solemnly bowed to Mano Tokiaki, "Master Mano, although you and I are meeting each other for the first time, I have heard the names of my family and my family before."
"I recruit you from the bottom of my heart. This time I am willing to accept you with the position of commander of our navy and a salary of one thousand stone years. I wonder if you are willing to serve as an official in our family?"
Kyogoku Takamasa looked at Mano Tokiaki with a sincere face.
Although I don’t know if Mano Tokiaki is who he said he is, Kyogoku Takamasa can only act like a dead horse.
Besides, if he really is a person with no real qualities, he can just be exiled when the time comes, and the Kyogoku family will not suffer any losses.
Anyway, I couldn’t find a more suitable person than Maano Tokiaki to organize the naval army for a while.
Mano Tokiaki hesitated for a moment, and then suddenly said: "It's not a bad idea if I want to serve in the Kyogoku family, but Sakyo must agree to one of my conditions before entering the palace, otherwise there is no need to discuss anything."
"Mano-sama, it's okay to say so!"
As soon as Kyogoku Takamasa finished speaking, Mamano Tokiaki suddenly pulled a shy young man behind him and said, "This is my grandson. His father and brother died in the war one after another. Now there is no place for him in the world!"
"If Sakyo's entry into the palace can ensure the safety of my grandson, then Mano Tokiaki is willing to do my best!"
"Hahaha!" Kyogoku Takamasa couldn't help laughing and said: "Although our Kyogoku family is not a very powerful force, if we can't protect even a young man, then what else can I, Kyogoku Takamasa, do? Are you talking here with your face exposed?"
Mano Tokiaki looked at Kyogoku Takamasa's eyes carefully, and then continued: "To be honest, my grandson Chiyo Matsuno is the son of Itami Yamatomomoru, the lord of Settsu Itami Castle, and the younger brother of Itami Hyogosuke."
"His father once surrendered Miyoshi Chikuzenghou after the Battle of Katsuragigahara. Later, he was attacked by Yanagimoto Masatada and sought death in his own city, Itami Castle!"
"His brother followed Hosokawa Michinaga (Hosokawa Takakuni) to fight against Hosokawa Rokuroden and asked for death when the big thing collapsed!"
"Now that Hosokawa Rokuro-den is in control of the territory, there is no place for us and others in recent areas!"
"If Kyogoku Palace can protect Chiyomatsu, I am willing to contribute my small amount to the Kyogoku family!" Mano Tokiaki said with a firm face.
After listening to Mano Tokiaki's words, Kyogoku Takamasa finally came to his senses. After thinking about it for a long time, this young man's father and brother had all followed Hosokawa Takakuni before. Now that Hosokawa Takaguo was attacked by Hosokawa Harumoto, they naturally did not dare to stay in Settsu, so they wandered around.
But when it comes to the Itami family, could it be that this boy is...
