Kyogoku Takahiro is very sleepy.
After playing mahjong all night, even though I was the one who won the money, staying up late is not an easy thing.
At least from the bottom of his heart, Kyogoku Takahiro wanted to sleep at this time.
However, looking at Kyogoku Takamasa in front of him, Kyogoku Takahiro still reluctantly opened his eyes.
"Father, this time I went to Shinano and recruited a cavalry general, who is the head of the Mino Baba clan!"
"Now all the more than 40 members of the Mino Baba clan have moved to Omi. I want to resettle the Baba clan in Zhongfang Township, north of Imahama Castle. I wonder what your father wants?"
Zhongfang Township is located in the north of today's Bangcheng, just across the river from today's Bangcheng.
The bamboo forest there is lush and the scenery is pleasant. Because there are many women in the village who are good at weaving, it is considered a relatively concentrated "textile industry area" within the Kyogoku family territory. Placing the Machang clan members here is both convenient for management and surveillance.
After all, Baba Nobuharu has just joined the Kyogoku family and has no loyalty yet, so he still has to be prepared.
Kyogoku Takahiro rubbed his somewhat confused eyes, and then replied absently: "Since Saburo has made arrangements, let's do as you said."
"I'm really sleepy. How about letting me sleep for a few more hours?"
Kyogoku Takamasa nodded helplessly, then stood up and said, "Since my father is a little tired, I will let the next generation of my father receive you."
"Well, that's for the best."
"With Saburo here, I can sleep peacefully." As he said that, Kyogoku Takahiro went to the tatami, closed his eyes, and soon began to snore weakly.
Seeing Kyogoku Takahiro fall asleep on the bed, Kyogoku Takamasa shook his head helplessly, then tightened the quilt to Kyogoku Takahiro, and then carefully exited the room.
Leaving Kyogoku Takahiro Yashiki, Kyogoku Takamasa quickly came to the garden behind the residence.
At this time, Sanjo Kōrai had brought his sister Shikoji Shihiro here to gather with other ministers. Ichijo Fangdō was also sitting in the crowd disheartened, his face was pale, and he looked like he was heartbroken.
"Sakyo Shinzaburo, Shimon Kyogoku, I have met all of you!"
Although I look down on these ministers who are just waiting to die, these people have high official positions, and the high officials in Kyogoku can only bow and bow.
Seeing the arrival of Kyogoku Takamasa, Sanjo Konorai, the only one among the people who was familiar with Kyogoku Takamasa, stood up quickly and introduced to the ministers present: "Everyone, this is my son-in-law Sakyo Susumu, the son of Kyogoku Musashi's guardian. "
"Is this the famous Yakshasaburo in the region?"
"Sure enough, he has a majestic appearance and a talented person!"
"..."
Knowing the identity of Kyogoku Takamasa, the ministers present, whether sincerely or perfunctorily, all praised Kyogoku Takamasa.
Sanjo nori then said to Kyogoku Takamasa: "Sakyo, please allow me to introduce you to the gentlemen here!"
Saying that, Sanjo Kōri pointed to Ichijo Bodori on the side and said: "This is the palace of Lieutenant General Ichijo Sakon, the head of the Ichijo clan in Kyoto."
"This is Ogura Gonada's words."
"This is Qingshui Valley Quanzhong Nayan!"
"This is what I said in my sister's path."
"This is Hanayama-in. He resigned from the post of Ukonoe General a few years ago and retired from the imperial court. Now he lives in Echizen, Wakasa and other places. This time he is coming to Omi with us to have a look!"
"This is Dachui Yumendian, the former right minister of the imperial court, who has now resigned."
"Oh, and this Major General Ano Sakonoe is the son of the late Councilor Ano."
"...."
Listening to the names of the ministers kept coming out of Sanjo Kōri's mouth, Kyogoku Takamasa's heart showed no fluctuation, and he even wanted to laugh.
Such as Huashanyuan and Dachiyumen are all Tsinghua families, second only to the Sheguan family. The other ministers, Ogura, Qingmizuya, and Ano, are also ministers. It can be said that these ministers all represent the upper echelon of ministers in Kyoto.
But this is of no use.
The official positions one by one are scary to death, but they still have to come and lick my Kyogoku family?
But these days, dog licking still has a bright future.
"This is the first time I'm going to meet you. If there are any difficulties in my territory in the future, please give me my instructions! My father has a very close relationship with me, and I will never let the pillars of the imperial court be wronged in our territory."
"The lunch meal has been prepared. Please come to the front hall!"
The compliments from Kyoto Takamasa made these ministers very comfortable, but this is a matter of course. Wherever I go, I, the minister of Kyoto, am not a person who makes people admire me?
"Sakyo Jin, why are you preparing meals for lunch?" After Kyogoku Takamasa finished speaking, Sanjo Kōri asked curiously.
These days, everyone from the nobles and warriors to the common people can only eat two meals.
The so-called sunrise and sunset return, eat something before going out in the morning, stay busy until evening and then come back to eat, there is no such thing as lunch.
What's more, they only eat one meal a day because if they go to bed early at night, they won't feel hungry when they fall asleep.
Hearing Sanjo Kōrai's words, Kyogoku Takamasa carefully explained: "In my family, we only eat three meals a day!"
"It is said that people are like iron rice and steel. If you don't eat even one meal, you will be hungry. Although I can't let you eat and drink well, I can still keep enough food." Kyogoku Takamasa said slowly.
"Well said!" Ichijo Fangdong stood up suddenly and said, "The feeling of being hungry is really uncomfortable. I will have three meals a day in the future!"
"Sakyo come forward and lead the way, we're going now!"
Kyogoku Takamasa nodded, then stood up and walked towards the front hall.
Ichijo Fangtong ignored the ministers around him and quickly followed him.
MMP, I lost everything when I came to Omi this time. I will not let go of that face when I get my money back. If that's the case, then eat it!
Eat as much as you can, it's best to make the Kyogoku family poor, otherwise you will look like you are at a disadvantage!
Lunch at the Kyogoku family has been implemented for several years since Kyogoku Takamasa traveled through time.
Since he was entertaining a minister from Kyoto, although he tried his best to be frugal, in order not to lose face of the Kyogoku family, he still prepared a sumptuous lunch.
Whether it’s the fresh food from Lake Biwa or the seafood from Ise Bay sent from Ise Toaaki County, the ministers all have a portion.
All kinds of seasonal vegetables are also available.
There was even a plate of "mountain whale meat (wild boar)" placed on each minister's table, which the samurai at home had hunted near Mount Ibuki a few days ago.
Because some residents reported that the crops in the fields were often destroyed during this period, Tsunauchika Kaiboku specially sent a group of warriors and a group of archers to check, and successfully cleared a nest of wild boars, which was a fruitful harvest.
On the main seat, looking at the ministers below who were feasting and having no time to say anything, Kyogoku Takamasa raised his glass.
"I am grateful to you all to come to Linjiang for your honor. This banquet is for my father to entertain you all. If there is anything wrong, please forgive me!"
"Omi is really a small place, far less prosperous than Kyoto. These things are what we can find with our best efforts. Although they are definitely far different from what you eat in Japan, they are also our thoughts. Please enjoy them slowly. .”
Sanjo Korai put a piece of mountain whale meat into his mouth and swallowed it without having time to chew it carefully.
"You're welcome, Sakyou. These meals are already excellent. The Kyogoku family has put their best efforts into it!"
"Yes, yes!" Ichito Fangtong on the side also turned his grief and anger into appetite and swept away the mountain whale meat on the plate. "The food is good, but there is a little bit less. It is really a pity."
Looking at the empty wooden bowl in front of him, and then at the unfinished mountain whale meat in front of the minister next door, Ichifangdong couldn't help but lick his lips.
