The fourth year of astronomy is autumn.
As an autumn rain washes away, Kannonji Castle, the first city in Omi, takes on a new look. But what is different from the past is that the flag hanging on the city today has changed into the four-eye knot pattern of the Kyogoku family.
Today is a big day for the retainers of the former Rokkaku family.
Except for a very small number of "die loyal" who were unwilling to surrender and were still fighting to the death in Jujo Castle, the vast majority of Rokkaku's retainers obeyed Rokkaku Sadayori's last wish and chose to come to Kannonji Castle in person and join the Kyogoku family.
Among them, there are also important officials of the Rokkaku family such as Goto and Hirai.
Kyogoku Takahiro obviously had no interest in dealing with these matters. He just gave some brief instructions and returned to Imahama Castle with his flag. In the past few days, several familiar Kyoto ministers were about to arrive.
Therefore, the important task of integrating the Minami Omi Rokkaku family fell on Kyogoku Taomasa.
Looking at the hundreds of people kneeling below the imperial palace, Kyogoku Takamasa couldn't help but feel a little dizzy when he looked at the roster in his hand.
In fact, Kyogoku Takamasa has not dealt with these matters at all. Within the Kyogoku family, although Kyogoku Takahiro does not care about things, there are family elders such as Asami Kunikei and others who handle them, and it is not Kyogoku Takamasa's turn.
Although Kyogoku Takamasa himself has tens of thousands of kilograms of knowledge and experience, it is just a few villages to put it bluntly. Kyogoku Takamasa has no interest in managing a bigger place. Basically, he is in the state of "hands off the shopkeeper" .
So faced with today's situation, Kyogoku Gaomasa was a little confused for a while.
But fortunately, after so many years of hearing and seeing, I still have a clear grasp of the general direction of Kyogoku's high politics, so I tried to say, "Everyone!"
Seeing Kyogoku Takamasa speak, the kneeling Rokkaku family retainers below quickly raised their heads and turned their attention to Kyogoku Takamasa. Many people are unsure, fearing that their territory will be confiscated directly.
"Kyogoku and Rokkaku are of the same blood, and this should not have happened."
"Furthermore, Rokkaku Sakyou-don has passed away, and we do not intend to pursue the past grievances between the two families any further."
"From now on, you still need to be loyal to me as you were loyal to the Rokkaku family in the past!" As he said this, Kyogoku Takamasa paused deliberately, then looked around to see the reactions of the people below.
When the Rokkaku family retainers heard what Kyogoku Takamasa said, they didn't know what they should do at this moment. Lianman fell to the ground and said in unison, "Ha!"
This reaction made Kyogoku Gaomasa quite satisfied, and then he continued, "Since you have decided to belong to this family, you should follow the laws of this family in the future."
"Starting from tomorrow, our family will send agents to your territories to conduct land inspections, census (census), etc. Your full cooperation will be required at that time."
"Your past knowledge and deeds remain unchanged, and you will still govern the old territory. The security certificates will be sent to each family along with the acting officials. The Rokkaku clan's territory will be returned to the original family, and the original nicknames, maids, sidemen, servants, etc. will be returned to their original places."
"Do you have any objections to this arrangement?!"
How could such favorable conditions be meaningful?
Originally, some Rokkaku retainers felt that even if they could keep their family names and even some knowledge, they would definitely have their titles reduced or even transferred to others, but the Kyogoku family obviously wanted them to be in charge.
This is simply an unexpected surprise. As long as there is no problem with the brain, no one can object.
Now that the things that everyone is most concerned about have been taken care of, the next things will be easier to handle. No matter what Kyogoku Takamasa said, there was a chorus of agreement below.
The retainers only care about their own territory, but what about the Rokkaku family? What is that? Are we not Kyogoku’s retainers now?
"The masters such as Goto, Hirai, Yamaoka, Kamao, and Shinto are staying behind. The rest of you can return to your territory after sending your family members to Imahama Castle and wait for the acting officials sent by our family!"
"ha!"
After saying that, the retainers in the palace filed out, and soon only the Shinto family, the Goto family and other important ministers were left in the originally dense palace, looking at each other in confusion, wondering why Kyogoku Takamasa left them alone.
After everyone had finished leaving, Kyogoku Takamasa waved his hand and said, "It's getting late. I've asked people to prepare meals. Why don't you guys chat while eating?"
"Thank you Sakyou for coming to the palace!"
When the waiters brought the meals to the table one by one, Kyogoku Takamasa took the bamboo chips and said, "You are all important ministers of the Rokkaku clan in the past. In the future, my family's management of Minami Omi will be inseparable from your support."
"So, I have a suggestion, what do you think?"
After Kyogoku Takamasa finished speaking, Goto Takataka, Kamao Sadahide and others looked at each other, and then Goto Takataka replied, "It's okay for Sakyou to enter, but if you are given an order, we will do as we please!"
"I really did not misjudge you all!"
"To be honest, I hope you can retire and live in Imahama City." Kyogoku Gaomasa saw this picture.
After hearing Kyogoku Takamasa's words, everyone present fell into silence.
"Is the master still worried about us, or maybe..."
"Alas!" Kyogoku Takamasa waved his hand and interrupted Goto Takayoshi, "Don't misunderstand me, of course I am not doubting your loyalty."
"It's just that your reputation in Minami-Omi is too good. Even in Kita-Omi, I often hear the name of Rokujuku. Not to mention that among them are Tajima Morden (Goto Takatoshi) and Yamashiro Morden (Shin Shin) who are known as Rokkaku Rado. An important minister like Fuji Sadaharu."
"The foundation of our family in Minami Omi is shallow. Even if you are loyal to our family in the future, there will be people with evil intentions who will use your name if we are not safe."
"My family has to guard against it. I hope you can understand our difficulties."
Kyogoku Takamasa had no choice but to do so. The Rokkaku family's territory was simply too large, and this war did not destroy the Rokkaku family at all. In other words, the basic foundation of the Rokkaku family's retainers is still there, especially the strength of the retainers below has not been damaged (the loss in the Battle of Sekigahara was basically the troops mobilized by Rokkaku Sadayori's direct leadership).
In other words, these old ministers of the Rokkaku family have the strength to attack the Kyogoku family at any time. If a few people who are not afraid of death jump out, it will be enough for the Kyogoku family to drink a pot.
The Kyogoku family had no foundation at all in Minami Omi, so they couldn't afford to go through such trouble. In the next ten years, the situation in recent regions will change very quickly, and Kyogoku Takamasa does not want to devote his energy to dealing with the mess.
Among the retainers of the Rokkaku family, the most influential retainers are the following "Rokujuku elders". Only these people have the reputation to call on these old retainers of the Rokkaku family in Minamiomi.
If you want to solve this problem, Kyogoku Takamasa must be replaced!
Of course, it is not to liquidate them, but to move these highly respected family governors to Imahama Castle and then hand over the territory to the young people in the family. This will also facilitate the management of the Kyogoku family.
To put it bluntly, even if someone wants to cause trouble, having these people in Bincheng will provide an extra layer of insurance.
Goto Takataka and others were silent for a moment, and then made a decision.
"I will become a monk tomorrow, and the position of head of the Goto family will be handed over to Jiro."
"The position of head of the Hirai clan will be succeeded by Inuko Uheiwei, and I would like to go to Imahama Castle to serve around Kyogoku-den." The person who spoke was Hirai Takayoshi, who represented Ritai County.
"Down here..."
Looking at the elders below who were rushing to swear allegiance, the stone in Kyogoku Taomasa's heart finally fell.
This wave is stable!
