The next day.
On Shinano Mountain Road.
The situation of Kyogoku Takamasa and others was roughly similar to yesterday. The only difference was that they were heading south instead of north.
Last night, Kyogoku Takamasa met the target of this trip, Masakata of Leanji Temple, at Leanji Temple.
First, they bluffed Rakuyanji Masakata with their talk, and then they were tempted by "high-paying employment" + "cadre position". However, these tricks that Kyogoku Gaomasa thought were sure-fire were eventually used by Rakuyanji. Yafang's words resolved the issue.
"I will return to secular life soon and take up the post of acting official of the Mochizuki clan, and inherit the knowledge and practice land of more than 5,000 stones..."
The implication is that I am doing just fine in Shinano, so I don't need to follow you to the rest of Omi.
After running into obstacles one after another, Kyogoku Takamasa is about to lose confidence. Will this trip to Shinano be like this?
There is no other way. Kyogoku Takamasa can only return to Takato Castle in disgrace. After all, there is still Yamaoka Inuhachiro's last hope there, right?
Just as Kyogoku Takamasa and others were returning home in despair, in a residence hall in Xiaoxian County not far from Leyan Temple, several young samurai were sitting around discussing something.
"Brother, you actually met someone from the Omi Kyogoku family in Shinano?"
"Yes, I was quite surprised when I learned the other party's identity. However, I was worried that he was deceitful, so I did not report my name, and the other party did not become suspicious."
"Not only that, the other party also offered to recruit the three of us, but I rejected them flatly."
"The name of the Omi Kyogoku family has become famous in recent years, and there seems to be signs of regaining its former glory. In my opinion, the Kyogoku family is now in dire straits, and its leader, Kyogoku Musashi Mamoru, is also an ambitious person. , after taking control of Omi, we will definitely rectify the military situation in the territory."
"If my little brother's prediction is correct, the Kyogoku family sent people to Shinano to recruit a few samurai who are proficient in cavalry combat, right?"
Juro Zaemon had a look of surprise on his face, and then asked curiously: "How did Gentazaemon know?"
"Brother, do you still remember that the Shinano Ogasawara family sold a batch of war horses to the Omi Asai family two years ago, and the Asai family was destroyed by the Kyogoku family, so these war horses naturally fell into the hands of the Kyogoku family."
"The Kyogoku family has grown to where it is today in just a few years. Its head, Musashi Mamoru, and his son Sakyo Susumu must be mediocre people. They naturally understand the importance of cavalry to plains like Omi."
"So the Kyogoku family is bound to develop a cavalry team, and Omi obviously has no choice for a general to lead the cavalry team, so they will send people to Shinano and other places to search for candidates."
The young samurai known as Gentazaemon analyzed it confidently.
Juro Sahei nodded in sudden realization, "I didn't expect Gentazaemon to be able to deduce this based on my few words. He is indeed the Kirin of my family."
"Oh, what does this little thing mean to me?"
"At the age of Guan, he has accomplished nothing, and his martial name is unknown even in this small county. And Sakyo Kyogoku cannot advance as well as the weak Guan, but the name of Yasha Saburo is resounding throughout the world."
"The difference is clear at a glance. I really can't afford to be so boastful as my brother."
Hearing Gentazaemon's words, Juro Sahei shook his head in disbelief, "It's a pity that Gentazaemon's ability is useless in this land of Shinano, otherwise why would you belittle yourself here? "
"I think if my father and grandfather had adopted Gentazaemon's plan... Well, forget it, let's not mention the past!"
Gentaizaemon's face darkened, yes, the world is so big, I don't know when it will be his turn to stand out?
"By the way, the other party gave me a sword before he left. Please recommend me to the Kyogoku family when I meet a suitable candidate!"
"The county is still too small. I think Gentaizaemon should not settle here. How about going to Omi and giving it a try?" As he said that, Juro Sahei placed an extraordinary-looking sword on Gentaizaemon. In front of Weimen.
Looking at the sword in front of him and thinking about Juro Zuobei's words, Gentazaemon couldn't help but be stunned.
"Is it the Omi Kyogoku family?"
At this moment, Gentaizaemon was struggling in his heart!
...........
Gaoyuan City.
After running around for several days, Kyogoku Takamasa felt that his legs were about to break.
As soon as he returned to his dormitory, Kyogoku Takamasa was about to take a rest, and Yamaoka Inuhachiro couldn't wait to find Kyogoku Takamasa.
"My lord, where have you been these past few days? It's so hard to keep this little guy waiting!" Yamaoka Inuhachiro looked at Kyogoku Takamasa with an aggrieved face and said.
Kyogoku Takamasa quickly sat up from the tatami, and then said: "I went to Northern Shinano, but unfortunately I found nothing."
"By the way, Inuhachiro, what did you gain there?"
Yamaoka Inuhachiro said urgently: "The villain is here just for this matter!"
"Previously, when the villain was in contact with the local ninjas in Shinano, he specifically inquired about the situation in Shinano, Kai and other places, and accidentally discovered a young samurai whose abilities in all aspects meet the requirements of the lord!"
"It's a pity that this person is currently working for the Takeda family. I don't dare to make any independent decisions. I can only send him a letter first, expressing my intention to recruit him. The rest needs to be done by the lord himself. !”
Kyogoku Takamasa suddenly looked at Yamaoka Inuhachiro with great joy and said: "I wonder who this person is?"
"This person's name is Jiaolaishi Minbu Shaofu. He is about twenty years old. He is currently a member of the Wuchuan clan in Kaijumo County. He is just a junior samurai in the family."
"According to the information obtained by the villain, this man is an expert in equestrian skills, and no warrior near or far can match him."
"If my lord can treat me with sincerity, I will definitely be able to convince this person to join our family!" Yamaoka Inuhachiro said excitedly.
After hearing the name coming out of Yamaoka Inuhachiro's mouth, Kyogoku Takamasa was obviously confused.
Taught Shi Minbu Shaofu?
Who is this guy?
At first glance, it seems that I am not impressed.
etc?
Teach Lai Shi? !
I wipe it!
Kyogoku Takamasa suddenly slapped his head and secretly cursed himself for being a SB, how could he forget about this guy!
"Inuhachiro, the full name of the young assistant of the Ministry of Education is Ishiki Jingzheng, and his father is Nobuho Ishiki?"
Yamaoka Inuhachiro thought about it carefully, then nodded and said, "Exactly, but where did the lord learn about this person?"
"Inuhachiro, you have been of great help this time!"
Kyogoku Takamasa no longer bothered to answer Yamaoka Inuhachiro's questions, and immediately put on his clothes and stood up from the tatami. Then he turned his head and said loudly: "Quickly, inform Naizangsuke and Zuohei to leave immediately for Juma County to find this person!"
"Even if he is tied up this time, he must be tied up by my family and taken to Omi!"
Kyogoku Gaozheng finally broke out.
During this period of time, I had been subjected to many obstacles, and none of the targets I originally selected were successfully recruited. Even the few salted fish I met in Northern Shinano rejected me.
This time, nothing can be done to make the cooked duck fly again!
After all, this teacher came to Shi Minbu Shaofu, who was a famous person in history...
