Yoshigami doesn't know Toudo Torakaka's little thoughts, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care.
Isn’t it just for profit that the world is busy? If we don’t think about benefits, is it because we are greedy for benevolence, righteousness and morality?
The Wu family values profit over righteousness, and the way to govern is to reward and punish.
Who should be rewarded, how much should be rewarded, who should be punished, how much should be punished. The most important thing is to grasp the scale.
Don't expect to lick too many dogs. You are lucky to have a few loyal ones, but you have to guard against the possibility of loyal dogs backlashing.
The vast majority of the Hime warriors are willing to ignore gender differences and become the lackeys of the male daimyo in order to gain fame and fortune.
It is only natural that the Wu family is rewarded by the public, and both sides are just getting what they need.
Yiyin glanced at Ishida Mitsunari, who kept his eyebrows low and secretly observed him from time to time, full of expectations.
He smiled and said.
"Since Toudou-hime recommends it, then accept it.
Ishida Mitsunari, I will serve as an official for the public, and I will be paid thirty koshi a year. Are you willing to accompany me on my mission to Echigo?"
Ishida Mitsunari was overjoyed and kowtowed to the ground.
"Yes, Ishida Mitsunari thanks you, Your Highness."
She knew that she would not be able to join the elite Ji Samurai Order, and Shiba was of the same mind. With Yoshigami's current status, approaching Hatamoto was not a position that could be given to anyone casually.
Ishida Mitsunari was overjoyed to be able to obtain the status of a public servant and follow Yoshiyin.
Yiyin nodded and said.
"Are there any horses?"
Ishida Mitsunari replied.
"Your Majesty, I have a war horse. The luggage is also ready and is tied to the horse behind the temple."
Yiyin couldn't help but laugh.
"You are confident, do you think I will definitely allow you to become an official?
Forget it, let's serve the tea properly, we have to go on our way after drinking."
Ishida Mitsunari continued his movements, this time becoming more cautious, not daring to make any more mistakes, and offered the tea to the three adults one by one.
Yoshigan was talking to the two of them, but Terutora Uesugi and Nobutsuna Uesugi never interrupted.
Given their status, they simply don't care about such trivial matters.
For Ishida Mitsunari, this fate-changing moment was a moment that, in the eyes of these big shots, showed little interest in watching.
After resting for a while, Yoshigami encouraged Todo Togao a few words, and the group set off on horseback. After that, there were no further setbacks, and they rushed all the way to Echizen Country.
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The Emperor's court followed the example of the Tang Dynasty in dividing administrative areas, setting up five kis and seven roads to divide the sixty-six kingdoms.
Japan is mountainous, and the country is divided into small plains and basins by mountains and hills. Except for the past few years, it is mainly divided into seven areas based on the direction of the mountains.
After the shogunate gained power, the country was divided again, and administrative jurisdictions were also reorganized, such as the Kanto Shogun Ten Kingdom, etc.
However, the Sixty-Six Kingdoms remained unchanged, and the geographical division of the Seven Paths was still widely used by the Wu family.
The western end of the Hokuriku Expressway starts from the bay north of Omi Province, with Wakasa Province in the west and Echizen Province in the east. It is regarded as the starting point of the Hokuriku Expressway.
In the Hokuriku Road, Wakasa, the 80,000 stone territory at the end, was guarded by the Takeda branch.
The Takeda family and the Ashikaga family had long-standing grievances, and the shogun had always been unhappy. When the shogunate was strong, they often sent their legitimate daughters to the capital to serve as officials, as a sign of obedience.
During the Sixth Dynasty Shogun period, Takeda was entrusted with the task of conquering Wakasa Country and guarding the country with rewards.
From then on, the Kai Takeda clan was separated and the Wakasa Takeda clan was established.
Wakasa country is small and weak, and the main body of Hokurikudo is Etsu country in ancient Japan.
The ancient Yue Kingdom was eight hundred miles long, extending along the coast to the Deyu Kingdom in the north and ending in the Asahi Mountains.
The Hida Mountains and the Echigo Mountains block the inland area and form a long strip of territory.
There are all kinds of forests, large and small plains and bays distributed among them.
The Emperor's court divided the ancient Yue Kingdom into three kingdoms: Echizen, Echigo, and Echigo.
Later, Kaga and Noto were separated from Echizen, and Sado Island was separated from Echigo as Sado Country.
Together with Wakasa Country, they are collectively known as the Seven Hokuriku Provinces.
Among the seven countries, Echizen is the most prosperous country, connected to several neighboring countries, and its commerce is prosperous.
The leader's stone is 500,000 high, and it is close to the country near the river. If you peek into the center, you will see that it is an important place in the north just a few miles away.
Therefore, after Sipogao was conquered and occupied, this place was given to the Sipo clan to guard.
But at the same time as the Yashiro Shogun Rebellion, the Shiba family was conquered by the Asakura family, and the country was lost.
Faced with the brave and capable first-generation Asakura family governor, the eastern and western armies of the shogunate all chose to bribe him.
From then on, the Asakura family protected the Echizen Kingdom and became the most successful samurai family in defeating the upper class.
Up to now, the Asakura family has occupied Echizen for five generations, and the tree is big and has deep roots.
The fourth generation of Asakura family governor Xiaojing Yingming and Shenwu joined forces with Asakura Jiaojing, the youngest daughter of the first generation of family governor, to suppress the civil strife and stabilize the family business.
He also sent troops several times to assist the shogunate, stabilizing the Asakura family's position in the guardianship system, and clearing the Asakura family's reputation as a subordinate.
The current Asakura family governor is her legitimate daughter, the fifth generation family governor Asakura Yoshikage.
The third generation of Chaocang Jiaojing served as the military leader of the family and had a very high prestige. He became a monk when he was old, and his dharma title was Zongdi.
She was never defeated in battle and was called Asakura Military God, Soteiko, similar to Yoshigan's Ashikaga Military God, Kenshin Kō.
Moving our gaze northward from Yoshigan and his party, one of the eight Echizen prefectures, Tsuruga Prefecture, borders Omi Province.
Tsuruga Bay in the prefecture is the most important port in Echizen. It has communicated maritime trade with Bohai Country since ancient times, and the trade route leads directly to Kyoto.
Tsuruga Castle, built on a small plain extending from the bay to the south, is an important town for Echizen to explore the surrounding area.
Tsuruga heads to the southern mountain road, which is one of the three passes that broadly divides Kanto and Kansai. Aifa Pass is also the border between Omi and Echizen.
Tsuruga County crosses the Ryobai Mountains to the northeast and reaches the Fukui Plain, the foundation of the Asakura family. The Ichijodani Castle here is the residence of the Asakura family.
After the Yatsudai Shogun Rebellion, a large number of nobles and nobles took refuge here, and the place became prosperous and was known as Echizen's Little Kyoto.
From a geographical point of view, Tsuruga County is the frontier of Echizen peeking into the near future. It is far away from the Fukui Plain and is an independent entity, and has a closer relationship with Omi.
From an economic point of view, Tsuruga County is the most important commercial place between Echizen and Kyoto, and the center of Echizen's commercial interests.
This place is extremely important to the Asakura family. The current governor is Asakura Jiaojing Rudao Zongdi, the military god of the Asakura family.
At this time, Tsuruga Castle Castle Tower.
Asakura Sotechi wore a plain headband, uncovered his face, and a nun dress, and sat cross-legged in the main seat.
She has good facial features, a small face and a long neck. She was also a beauty when she was young.
Now that he is very old, he is decorated with traces drawn by the years, his face is full of stories, and his hair is meticulously combed with silver threads.
Due to lack of energy, she could no longer straighten her back like she had in previous years. Only her eyes still contained strength and shone with brilliance.
At this moment, holding the document in hand, he asked.
"Asai Nagamasa wrote to me in handwriting that Shiba Yiyin is going to cross the border and go forward.
The current shogunate still has the power to intervene in the chaos in Kanto? Is it still the Ashikaga family military god Yoshigan Ishiba who is going to do it?"
There were memories on her face, as if she was remembering her own prosperous years, and she made a little joke to Shiba Yiyin, who was also known as the God of War.
The person sitting next was the adopted daughter Asakura Kageki. Since she had nothing to do, she adopted the daughter of the third-generation family governor and raised her as his heir.
Asakura Jingqiao said with disdain on her face.
"I'm just a kid with a yellow mouth, but I dare to call him the God of War.
The Ashikaga Shogun family is really in ruins, reduced to the point where any man can show off his strength in battle."
Asakura Soudi looked at his adopted daughter dotingly, shook his head and said.
"A general should observe everything with a normal mind, and should not be arrogant or humble.
You have also read the military report of Duke Qianxin. How can age and gender be used to judge such an outstanding hero?
If one day you need to join forces, how can you stay calm, judge his strength, weigh your own gains and losses, and make the most appropriate choice?"
Asakura Soutei is the legitimate daughter of the first generation family governor, a second-generation descendant, and has served as a leader of the Asakura family for five generations.
Asakura Kageki is the daughter of the third-generation family governor, and is the fourth-generation descendant, two generations behind her. They are said to be mother and daughter, but in fact they are granddaughters.
As the saying goes, there is a relationship between generations.
She had always doted on this child, and now she was teaching her how to do things with her words.
Asakura Kageki's face turned red. She had also served as a slave for several years and had some experience. This time she spoke to defend her adoptive mother.
Now, being pampered and educated like a child by my adoptive mother, my cheeks are glowing and I feel like I can’t lose my face.
Asakura Zongdi patted the document in his hand and said.
"Please come to Tsuruga Castle to greet Lord Kenshin for me. After all, he is an envoy from the shogunate passing through the border, and etiquette must not be taken lightly.
I'm also curious about how this handsome young man who is known as the reincarnation of Tamamozama is able to cause such a stir in Kyoto."
Asakura Kageki curled his lips and said in disgust.
"It's just because your family background is superior to others, why can't you be a charming fairy? Kyoto people are the best at bragging, how many things are exaggerated?"
Asakura Sodi gave her a helpless look, and she smiled, bowed and left, and was ordered to greet him.
