Wakasa, Kumagawa Township.
Looking at the surrounding scenery that was somewhat impressive, Kyogoku Takamasa felt quite good.
"This can be considered a return to the old place, right?" Kyogoku Takamasa sat on a rock and pointed around and said with a smile.
Hayashi Masanobu, Onoki Kunishige and others all turned their attention to Kyogoku Takamasa, seeming to be waiting for the next step.
On the side, Hatayama Asanobu said that he had a say in this matter, so he quickly said: "I remember that a few years ago, there was chaos in Takashima County, and the Shinjo clan could not bear the Takashima clan's invasion, so they begged me to send troops for support. .”
"The Lord personally led nearly a hundred people into Takashima County and put an end to the rebellion in Takashima County in one fell swoop. Not only did he defeat the Kitano Taya clan in Takashima County and seize the Wanshi territory, he also successfully convinced the Shinjo clan and made him his subordinate. !”
"This Kumagawa Township is the hometown of our retainer Numata Miyauchi Shaosuke. The Numata clan also worked for our clan at that time!"
As one of the first people to join the Kyogoku family, Hatayama Nobubu joined the Kyogoku family during the Battle of Anegawa. In addition, he has been following Kyogoku Takamasa, so he can be said to have a deep understanding of these things.
After listening to Hatayama Choshin's words, Hayashi Masanobu, Onoki Kunishige and others quickly nodded in realization.
Although they have not personally participated in such things, they have all heard of these legends more or less after joining the Kyogoku family.
As time goes by, various deeds about Kyogoku Gaozheng have been widely spread in Omi and surrounding areas, which has also made the name "Yasha Saburo" even more popular.
"But having said that, I remember that Kumagawa Township was very lively before. Why can't I see a single person on the road today?" Handing a water bag to Kyogoku Takamasa's hand, Hatayama wiped his forehead at Nobubu. Sweat looked around with a puzzled expression.
Kyogoku Takamasa raised his head and took a sip of water, and said nonchalantly: "If I remember correctly, there should be a town ahead. Let's go have something to eat and rest for the night."
"ha!"
After taking a short rest, everyone set off again.
After walking for about an hour, a small town appeared in the eyes of Kyogoku Takamasa and others.
It is said to be a town, but it is actually an exchange located at a three-way intersection, consisting of several lodging houses, pubs and several commercial houses.
It was mainly used to provide a place for passing merchants to rest, and also to provide turnover of grain and other commodities.
If Kyogoku Takamasa remembers correctly, this town originally belonged to the Tagaya family. Later, after the Tagaya family was attacked and destroyed by himself, this town naturally belonged to the Kyogoku family.
Entering the town, Kyogoku Takamasa found that except for the dormitory, all other commercial buildings were closed.
"That shouldn't be the case. It's just a traffic artery with no one around. How come the shops are also closed?"
"Where is the industry and commerce here?" Kyogoku Takamasa turned his attention to Hatayama Chonobu.
Hatayama Asanobu thought about it carefully, "It seems that there is no industrial and commercial office in this town."
"Asshole, my family has already issued a decree that wherever there is a market in the territory, an industrial and commercial office must be opened for management!"
"This is the jurisdiction of some bastard. Such dereliction of duty is really hateful!" Kyogoku Takamasa said angrily.
Hatayama Asanobu couldn't help but swallowed, and then looked at Hayashi Masanobu on the side, and then at Ohnoki Kunishige. Seeing that both of them seemed to have nothing to do with him, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and said: "My lord, my lord. Have you forgotten that the old territory of Takashima County's Tianya clan has been awarded to the lord by the main hall?"
"This is my lord's territory!"
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Kyogoku Takamasa was suddenly stunned, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that it was really his own territory.
This... this is a bit embarrassing.
Kyogoku Takamasa suddenly showed an awkward but polite smile, and then said calmly: "Since there is no industrial and commercial office, let's go to that dormitory and ask about the situation."
Speaking of which, ever since Kyogoku Takahiro granted the 10,000-koku territory of Takashima County to Kyogoku Takamasa, Kyogoku Takamasa has never managed his territory seriously.
"Are you adults going to stay in a hotel?"
In the dormitory, a young man who was dozing off suddenly became energetic when he saw Kyogoku Takamasa and others entering.
"We are not staying in the hotel, but we just want to find out why there is no one in this town?"
"Isn't it quite lively here before?"
Seeing that Kyogoku Takamasa and others were not here to stay at the hotel, the waiter was not as enthusiastic as before, "You guys must have just come back from other places, right?"
"This Takashima County is going to war!"
"No, after hearing the news, not to mention the businessmen passing by, even ordinary pedestrians did not dare to go to Takashima County."
Kyogoku Takamasa frowned upon hearing this, "Is there going to be a war?"
"Explain what you know in detail. If you are satisfied, there will be a huge reward!" Kyogoku Takamasa took out a small amount of money from his pocket and threw it on the table.
The boy immediately put the money in his pocket with a smile on his face, and then said excitedly: "Sit down, please, and listen to what the little man says slowly."
"This incident has caused me to talk about it a few days ago. The Takashima family in this county suddenly gathered thousands of troops in their territory and went straight to the home city of Xinzhuang."
"The two sides fought for a day outside the city. The new dealer was defeated and fled! Its leader is said to have died in the battle, and the rest are missing."
"This town is located at the junction of the territories of the Kyogoku family and the Shinzhuang family. Who knows if the Takashima family will come over, so everyone here has already fled!"
After saying that, the boy raised his eyebrows at Kyogoku Takamasa with an expectant look on his face, as if to say, "It's time to pay."
"snort!"
Kyogoku Takamasa slapped the table and said angrily: "His Takashima family is so bold that they dare to cause trouble again in Takashima County!"
"If I had known earlier, I shouldn't have let Takashima Echu Mamoru escape unscathed last time!"
"Naizangsuke, you rush to Tianya Castle immediately, ride a fast horse back to Imahama Castle, and inform the lord to prepare for war!"
"Ha!" Hatayama Asanobu also knew that the matter was of great importance, so he quickly walked out of the dormitory and ran towards Tianya Castle.
After Hatayama Chonobu left, Kyogoku Takamasa continued: "Who are the retainers of my family stationed in Takashima County?"
"It turned out to be Kaibei-sama, but he was transferred to Imahama Castle by training Ashigaru. Now, only Numata Echizen, the lord of Kaizu Castle, is guarding the palace!" Lin Masanobu said quickly.
"Hikogoro, take my family's order and go to the cities in the territory, and immediately mobilize the peasants and soldiers in the territory!"
"Zaobei, go to Tianya City to collect grain and military supplies. If there is not enough, send someone to Imahama City to transport it immediately!"
"I have a hunch that the Takashima family's dispatch of troops this time is not simple. There must be something unusual behind it. Maybe this will be another war!"
"My lord, what about me?" Onoki Kunishige on the side asked anxiously.
"If you leave, who will protect our family?" Kyogoku Takamasa glanced at Onoki Kunishige and asked.
Onoki Kunijie looked around, and it seemed that he was really the only one left.
Although he wanted to say that his master's martial arts did not seem to require his own protection, Onoki Kunishige also knew that this was his responsibility, so he stepped aside and stopped making any sound.
At this time, the boy just now was frightened.
Although he has never seen the world, the servant heard everything that Kyogoku Takamasa and others just said.
Combined with the legend that is still spreading in the community, the young man suddenly knew who the young man in front of him was.
"My lord, could it be that?"
"What, do you think the reward is too small?" Kyogoku Takamasa turned around and grinned, showing his big white teeth.
The boy's head suddenly sank, and he suddenly felt like the world was spinning. Then he slumped down on the table and sat on the ground.
A puddle of water stained the floor, and I was so scared that I peed.
