Innovation is not a treat. Only passionate young people dare to betray their own class and only seek a better world.
Sanada Nobunshige sighed and bowed towards Miyoshi Kiyomi.
"I would like to be taught."
After Mihao Qinghai returned the gift, he said solemnly.
"Please believe that Kanto will become a better place after young people shed their blood and sacrifice their lives. This is an inevitable sacrifice."
Sanada Nobushige smiled bitterly.
"Now that things have come to this, I can only believe in this path. Forget it, let Sasuke Sarutobi guide Hanzawa Naoyi to find Yua Kito."
The atmosphere between the three of them was a bit solemn, and they were speechless for a moment.
After a while, Miyoshi Qinghai opened his mouth and said.
"There is another matter. Regarding the consultation letter for Spo's selection and restructuring issued by the Tongxin Secretariat, I have not yet seen a decision from the Lord, and I am quite anxious."
Sanada Nobushige was stunned for a moment and then thought about it carefully. It seemed that there really was such a thing, but she didn't take it to heart and just threw it into the pile of paper to gather dust and become moldy.
At this moment, when she saw Miyoshi Qinghai's serious face, she couldn't help but feel guilty and coughed.
"That thing, I don't see any use for it, so I don't take it to heart."
Miyoshi Qinghai frowned and asked with a flash of light in his eyes.
"It's useless? How could your lord have such an idea?"
Sanada Nobushige was a little confused, glanced at Umino Riichi next to him, and said cautiously.
"Spo's selection and restructuring, isn't it just a test?
If you ask our mountain sisters to kill people, they are not afraid of death, but if you ask them to do paper articles and school drills, they will not be able to do it even if they are killed.
In this case, there is no need to fight for any school district. Anyway, there is a gap in Spo's selection and restructuring, and military merit can be converted into the establishment.
The Sanada soldiers are the best soldiers in the world, so naturally they are not afraid of any enemy, and they will get their rewards immediately without any gimmicks involving the civil and military examinations."
Sanada Nobushige's voice gradually became lower as she spoke, because she saw Miyoshi Kiyomi's eyes filled with anger, and didn't know what she said wrong. The more she spoke, the more she felt guilty, and she slowly closed her mouth.
Umino Riichi on the side spoke to save the situation.
"Master Qinghai, we martial artists in the mountains are vulgar and ignorant of worldly affairs. What the Lord said is straightforward and frank. If I offend you in any way, please enlighten me."
Miyoshi Seikai was awakened by Umino Roshi and bowed to apologize.
"I'm very sorry. I lost my temper for a moment and lost my manners in front of the Lord."
Sanada Nobunaga waved his hand and said sincerely.
"Master Qinghai, if you have anything to say, feel free to say it directly. I am just a wild woman. I don't understand any big principles. Please give me some advice."
Miyoshi Seika looked deeply at Sanada Nobuhige and Umino Riichi and sighed.
"If there is a cloud in the sky, you can conquer the world immediately, but you cannot rule the world immediately.
The sage's ambition is to govern the world, and Spo's selection and restructuring are the backup tools prepared in advance to govern the world in the future.
I have carefully looked at the examination content after the restructuring. The literary examination includes clerical writing, arithmetic, and Confucian classics, and the martial arts examination includes archery, equestrianism, and art of war.
The saint is establishing a new martial arts selection mechanism for the new shogunate after the world has reached peace.
The Lord just said that Sanada people don't care about exams, we want to strive for meritorious service on the battlefield.
But have you ever thought that once the world is at peace, the world is peaceful, the swords and guns are stored in the warehouse, and the horses are released in Nanshan, where will there be wars for you to fight?
Furthermore, the sisters of the Sanada clan have fought hard for many years, shed blood and shed tears, and finally lived a good life today. How can you bear to let them bleed and sacrifice for generations?
In war, people will die!
Is the life of the Sanada people so cheap that they have to fight for their future with their lives for generations? There is a bright road ahead of us, why don't we try to take it?
Your Majesty, you always said that the Sanada people are all mountain people, they are all rough people, and there are not many educated people. So Izo, Umino-sama, and I can only take care of everything, and we are very busy.
There is no culture to learn, the older generation cannot learn it, and there is a new generation. Who says mountain people must be vulgar? The descendants of the Sanada clan can also study and be educated!
Also, the Sanada people, from the top down to the lowest level, are all heroes who have shed blood for the saint, and almost all of them have the Shiba establishment.
The Sanada clan is Shiba's retainer, and the Sanada leader is also a Shiba leader. Why can't he enjoy the treatment of the three major Shiba leaders?
We are not foreign ministers, we are members of the Shiba family. The Sanada Territory should have a school district. This is what we deserve!
As long as we have school district qualifications, there will be progressive martial arts elites immigrating to Sanada Territory, we will be able to get more talent input, and Sanada Territory will be more prosperous in the future.
Lord, knowledge changes destiny! Do you think we should try our best to fight for it?"
Sanada Nobushige's blood boiled with excitement when he heard it, and his heart was tickled by the beautiful future outlined by Miyoshi Kiyomi.
When she thought that she had almost missed such a good opportunity, she wanted to slap herself twice.
After thinking about it, Sanada Nobushige slapped himself twice on the cheek and sincerely apologized to Miyoshi Seikai.
"Master Ching Hai, I am confused and ignorant. You are right, we must fight!
I have done meritorious service for Shiba, and I have shed blood for the saints, so why should I not be included in the Shiba Territory? The Sanada Territory is the fourth Shiba Territory, and the Sanada Territory is the school district. Who is to blame if it is not me?"
Umino Riichi, who was standing next to him, was also very moved when he heard this, and a hint of red appeared on his usually cold face.
She bowed slightly to Miyoshi Seikai and thanked her for thinking so much and comprehensively about the Sanada people, and then said.
"My lord, be careful, please don't talk nonsense about the fourth Sibo leader. Each of the three major Sibo leaders has an acting official, and they are all close followers of the saint.
You spoke freely and acted quickly. As a result, before you reaped the benefits to the school district, you first caused hostility and trouble.
Nishi Ueno is located in Kanba Prefecture. Although the mountains are barren, it is a strategic location.
The Sanada clan is Shiba's retainers and should belong to the Kanto Shiba Territory. Since the school district includes all three major Shiba Territories, I, Sanada, should receive a share."
Sanada Nobushige applauded.
"You are right, the Sanada Territory is part of the Kanto Shiba Territory. I immediately submitted a letter asking the sage to confirm this matter.
Although it was indeed a bit uncomfortable to be assigned to Shima Katsume, the Kanto Shiba leader, but for the benefit of the school district, I endured it.
Anyway, Dao Shengmeng has always been sensible, so she wouldn’t dare to just come to my territory and flirt with me.”
Miyoshi Qinghai also nodded slightly.
Sanada Nobushige went to fight for a new school district, and the three powerful feudal clans in Kanto followed suit, which inevitably caused complications.
However, the Sage clearly stated that Shiba Territory is within the scope of the school district. As long as Sanada Nobunshige claimed to be a subordinate of the Kanto Shiba Territory, the Saint would not be able to refuse.
Nishi-Ueno is too important. It looks at the Koshin Mountains to the west, the Echigo Mountains to the north, the flat Kanto Plain to the east, and the Chichibu Mountains to the south connecting the Musashi Sagami Ryogoku Mountains.
Sanada Nobushige is here for the Shiba family. Except for the Ou area, which is beyond reach, if there is a problem in other Kanto areas, the Sanada people can respond quickly and serve as the general reserve team in the hands of the saint.
Sanada Nobushige was willing to lower her status and join the Kanto Shiba leader of Shima Katsume. There was no way the saint would push her out and chill the hearts of loyal ministers and righteous men.
As for the three powerful clans of Uesugi, Takeda and Hojo, they couldn't help but feel embarrassed. Being led by Shima Katsuki, they naturally couldn't follow suit. They could only watch the Sanada Territory merge into the Kanto Shiba Territory and enjoy the benefits of the school district.
After careful discussion between the three, Miyoshi Kiyomi ghostwritten a letter for Sanada Nobunaga, and sent a piece of paper to the saint's throne to fight for the benefits of the school district.
After Miyoshi Sekai finished writing, she put down her pen and asked the Lord to read it. Sanada Nobunshige looked at her serious attitude towards her work and couldn't help but be moved.
"If it hadn't been for the help of Master Ching Hai, I really don't know what my life would have been like. I am really lucky to be able to meet Master Ching Hai in troubled times."
Miyoshi Kiyomi carefully folded the letter that Sanada Nobuhige liked and put it in the envelope, feeling sad.
"I am just a monk who is tired of the worldly world and cannot bear to look back on the past, so I seek peace and quiet here.
I would be very grateful if you don't mind that I might cause you trouble."
Sanada Nobushige laughed and said seriously.
"No matter what you have done, Master Qinghai, as long as you are loyal to me and work hard for me, I will definitely protect you. Don't worry."
Miyoshi Sekai handed the letter to Sanada Nobushige with both hands and said seriously.
"If the day comes, please give up on me. Sanada has my hard work, and I don't want to ruin my hard work here because of the past.
I am just an old woman who has already seen through life and death. I am lucky enough to be able to build a paradise here for the rest of my life. I am very satisfied.
If such a day comes, please don’t destroy this place that I truly love for me, please.”
Miyoshi Seikai bowed deeply, but Sanada Nobunaga looked up to the sky and smiled.
"Master Ching Hai, I really like the sage's words. He once said that abandonment will become a habit, so he will never abandon a comrade or a comrade.
Never abandon or give up, this is also my philosophy.
I repeat again, I don’t care who you were or what you did, you are mine now and you work for me, so I should protect you so that no one can touch you.
This is not just for you, but also for all of us. The Sanadas never abandon their comrades.
It didn’t happen before, it won’t happen now, and it won’t happen in the future!”
Miyoshi Chinghai smiled helplessly and bowed in thanks.
She couldn't tell a fool like Nobushige Sanada, and Sekai Miyoshi didn't think her former identity would be exposed, so she just treated it as a joke.
After the three of them finished chatting about official matters, Miyoshi Qinghai left.
Umino Riichi looked at Sanada Nobushige and said coldly.
"It seems that the identity of our Master Qinghai is not simple. I feel that it will be very troublesome."
Sanada Nobushige stretched himself and said indifferently.
"Nonsense, everything is familiar with internal affairs, business, strategy, and military affairs. How can this be an ordinary person?
If she hadn't gotten into some big trouble and traveled far away to Guandong, hiding her name, how could a country woman like me have picked up such a great talent?"
Umino Ri glanced at Sanada Nobushige.
"You are very self-aware, and you are no longer stupid now."
Sanada Nobushige pouted at Umino Ri.
"If you use someone's good qualities, you have to accept their bad qualities. Otherwise, who would be willing to work hard for me? Don't you think I should protect her?"
"should."
There was a hint of tenderness in Umino Riichi's eyes, and this was what she admired most about Sanada Nobushige.
Sanada Nobushige was born in a mountainous area, and he was not like those noble people who were pretentious.
She never takes it for granted that others work for her. Although she has many flaws, she knows how to cherish her feelings and does not regard others as tools.
Kanto is not unjust, but there are too few samurai lords who have the strength to maintain their loyalty, and Sanada Nobushige is exactly such a one.
———
When Sanada Nobushige's dream of martial arts was awakened by Miyoshi Kiyomi, perhaps it was not the peaceful era that ended the warriors, but more explosive new weapons.
The Suminoe river south of Sakai Port is located on the riverside near the outlet. On this day, the garrison station designated a prohibited area and stopped traffic for several days.
Just as the merchants and townspeople were speculating on the cause, there was suddenly a roar like thunder from the shore, which scared the foolish women in the village to kneel down and worship, thinking that the gods were angry.
On the bank of the river, Yiyin took off the cotton from his ears and asked Kristina next to him.
"It's so powerful, it feels like the water surface is about to collapse."
Christina smiled.
"Previously we removed three-pounders and six-pounders from merchant ships, and their main purpose was to deter pirates.
It is impossible for merchant ships to carry too heavy artillery, which will affect the cargo capacity of the merchant warehouse, and the plywood cannot withstand the recoil of the heavy artillery.
The test fired this time was a thirty-pounder gun, which is a warship gun and is more powerful."
Yiyin nodded.
Three pounds is 1.3 kilograms, and six pounds is 2.7 kilograms. It is indeed more useful for scaring people than killing people.
The last time Shiba Oda fought together, the Oda army was actually frightened by the artillery shells and broke up their formation. If they really had to stand and be bombarded by artillery fire, even if all the shells were fired, not many people would be killed.
But who can face the roar of artillery without changing their expression? Even the regular army in modern society can hardly avoid panic, let alone the ancients who have never seen the roar of artillery.
Cluster bombardment of artillery is the most powerful tactic to break the dense gun array.
The warriors of the island country lack the ability of elite cavalry to attack artillery positions, making it difficult to counterattack. The war advantage of artillery is further amplified.
A thirty-pound cannon, this is a large projectile of nearly fifteen kilograms plowing the ground. How could a mortal body be able to bear it?
Yiyin glanced at the artillery position set up in the distance and sighed.
"You are really capable. You actually got two thirty-pound cannons."
Lilu touched her nose and said.
"Honored saint, I got this from the Dutch fleet after I said it was dry.
I didn’t expect that the Dutch fleet would also visit Southeast Asia. Such good opportunities are rare.”
Christina sneered.
"You are wrong, there will be more and more visits like this in the future.
It is not enough that the Liberian peninsula occupies the American shipping routes. It also refuses to give up any ground to the interests of Southeast Asia, which has aroused great anger in the Dutch Parliament.
In the Low Countries, the call for Liberians to break away has become louder and louder, and it is interesting to hear that the British are also participating."
In this era, the Dutch and the British were still friendly neighbors who shared the same fate. The huge benefits that the Westerners and the Portuguese gained from their overseas colonies had already caused many European countries to suffer from pink eye.
In particular, the Low Countries where the Netherlands is located are under the rule of the Western royal family, but they are unable to obtain benefits from overseas colonies. Instead, they have to accept Western exploitation in business and trade, which is very dissatisfied.