One request after another spewed out from Su Wu's mouth.
There was silence in the hall.
When Minamoto Lai first heard Su Wu's request, he could still pretend to be attentive to Su Wu's request, but later his eyes were in a trance, he opened his mouth slightly, looked at Su Wu across from him, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
"Perhaps you don't know..." Minamoto no Yori thought for a long time before frowning and said, "Bizen Kingdom is under the control of the Taira clan, not the Minamoto clan.
I can recognize you as the "Guardian General of Bizen Kingdom", but as for the name of "Guardian General of Bizen Kingdom", I can't help you.
As for the craftsman An Gang,
He must stay in Genji, on this point, I am sorry that I cannot agree to your request."
"Genji asked the 'Atsuna Sword Foundry' to cast a supreme sword.
Craftsman An Gang was not the only one who contributed to this supreme sword.
An Gang and I cooperated with each other,
It was only then that this sword was successfully created." Su Wu said slowly, "Your Majesty kept Master An Gang in the Genji clan just because you were afraid that he would forge another supreme sword to serve the enemy.
But by keeping An Tsuna here, there is no guarantee that because of my cooperation with him, you will not stop me from leaving again and imprison me in the Genji mansion.
Therefore, if you are not willing to let An Gang leave with me,
I can only think that your sincerity is insufficient.
That supreme sword cannot be handed over!"
As soon as Su Wu said these words, all the disciples of the Yuan clan and the military officials of the Yuan clan around him spit out fire in their eyes, wishing they could kill Su Wu on the spot!
Minamoto no Laigang's face was solemn.
While he was frowning and saying nothing, Minamoto Yoritomo on the side suddenly said: "A craftsman's energy is limited after all. In his life, he may only have a few opportunities to step into the 'sympathy between heaven and man' and forge supreme swords.
That’s all.
uncle,
I thought it would not be a problem to let Master An Gang leave with Brother Zhuzhao.
As long as Craftsman Anzuna is willing to make a promise to me, the Genji, he will never provide forged swords of 'higher quality or above' for the Taira and his allies."
While Minamoto Yoritomo was talking, he gave Minamoto Norio a vague wink.
Minamoto no Laigang understood immediately,
He nodded and said: "In that case, as long as Master An Gang can make a promise, I am willing to let him leave Kyoto with you."
"Okay." Su Wu continued, "Since your Excellency cannot allow me to be named the 'Bizen Kingdom's Guardian General', please choose another country among the countries controlled by the Genji and name me as the country's Guardian General!"
The Hoki Kingdom is adjacent to the Owari Kingdom to the east, and this country is said to be protected by the Genji.
You might as well give it to me,
I am the general who protects this country!"
"You just brought a supreme sword from the Kingdom of Boqi. Do you think you have won a huge war?!
He actually asked his master to give a country's land as a gift, which is simply greedy!" Among the gathered Genji retainers, there was a bearded warrior with a shaved head who couldn't restrain his anger and scolded Su Wu on the spot!
"If you don't agree,
That supreme sword will not be returned." Su Wu replied expressionlessly.
"Tiger and Bear, please don't get angry.
Don't neglect your distinguished guest!" Minamoto Yoritomo persuaded the bearded warrior, and then turned to Su Wu and said, "Jun Zhuzhao, please allow us to discuss something."
"Okay." Su Wu nodded in agreement.
after,
As soon as Minamoto Yoritomo left his seat, he gathered with Minamoto Yoritomo.
There were many military officials surrounding the two men, surrounding them in the center.
Tsuchimikado Seimei, the five onmyojis of the Tsuchimikado family who had previously released 'Seimei' in an attempt to poison Su Wu, took out the 'Silent Curse Seal' to cover up the conversation between Minamoto Yoritomo and Minamoto Yorigo.
Such curses and prohibitions were in vain as far as Su Wu was concerned.
But he had no interest in eavesdropping on what those two people said.
——No matter how they discuss it, they will all agree in the end.
In the crowds of people,
Minamoto Yorichao looked at Minamoto Yorigo.
The two secretly had countless disagreements and had countless private confrontations.
But they are all Genji people after all,
Being on the same boat,
To prevent the ship from capsizing, temporary cooperation is always indispensable.
"Uncle." Minamoto no Yori bowed to Minamoto no Yori and said first, "I think that no matter how many requests Inoue Canteru makes today, we just have to fully agree!
Everything is for that supreme sword!
This sword can not only solve Genji's difficulties,
This is the key to Genji turning the situation around and defeating the Taira clan!"
"Even so, a country should be promised to him,
Give him An Gang who can forge supreme swords.
Thousands of taels of gold, which could recruit countless warriors, were also given to him.
He also wanted to seek an official position in the imperial court for the so-called eldest son of the Inoue family——
Is this how it should be?" Minamoto Laigang asked in a cold voice, and he was obviously filled with great anger.
Minamoto Yoritomo's expression remained unchanged and he said firmly: "It's just a temporary promise to him. Even gold, land, and even official titles can be handed over to him on the spot!
However, after he handed over the supreme sword,
He is of no value to us,
How to handle it all depends on your uncle’s wishes!
Including that An Gang, my uncle can decide with a single word whether he will be killed or retained!"
Minamoto nori just heard this and hesitated: "You said before that his cunning ability can accommodate many things. As for the shadow world, the promised land and name can be taken back afterwards.
If that gold is filled into the shadow world by him,
How do we take it back?”
"Since it is difficult to recover gold, I reasoned that my family did not have so much gold.
I am willing to pay for it with minerals, horses and other items.
It can even be offset by territory.
Although he has a shadow world that can accommodate foreign objects, I think that accommodating a few people is his limit. I am afraid that he cannot accommodate many horses and ores. He needs to hire someone to transport these things back to Boqi Kingdom.
Just snatch them back together when the time comes!" Minamoto no Yoritomo made a plan.
The two uncles and nephews discussed this for a while,
Then, the military officials surrounding the two people dispersed one after another.
Minamoto nori had just stepped out of the formation,
After returning to the table opposite Su Wu, he sat down and said, "I can agree to make you the guardian general of Owari Kingdom and Boqi Kingdom;
During the next few days, we will invite the six Boqi State Guardians to the court to confer "Inoue Kiyoshi" on the throne, and ask the emperor to promote "Inoue Kiyoshi" to the palace so that he can enter the palace to participate in public discussions - to promote "Inoue Kiyoshi" to the palace.
, it’s also my little personal thought.”
Unless there are more than six officials on Dongliu Island, they are not allowed to participate in the public discussion in the palace.
But even after reaching the sixth rank, the imperial court will still inspect them. After the inspection period is over, they can be 'promoted' to participate in public discussions.
Minamoto no Yori just gave "Inoue Kiyoshi" the qualification to be promoted to the palace, which is indeed an extra reward.
He is one of the two "right ministers" in the imperial court. His status is similar to that of the "left minister" and slightly lower than that of the "left minister", but his functions are actually exactly the same.
Above him, only the Ping family holds the position of ‘Taizheng Minister’.
And the vacant 'Regent Guanbai' position.
He wants to "promote" a person to the top of the six national guards, but there is no obstacle.
However, this qualification for promotion to the palace is probably useless to 'Inoue Kiyoshi'.
Because there was no such person as "Inoue Kiyoshi" in the Inoue family of Boqi Kingdom.
There is only ‘Haruko Inoue’.
As a woman, it is impossible for Haruko to obtain a formal official position in the current Dongliu Island court. Even if she has an official position, she will only be a female official in the emperor's harem, exclusively serving the emperor.
If she participated in the public discussion in the palace, she would probably cause an uproar.
Minamoto no Yori just saw Su Wu nod slightly, and then said: "Besides, Minamoto admits that the manors in the Boqi Kingdom are owned by the head of the Inoue family, 'Inoue Haruko', and can be distributed by her own initiative.
As for the five thousand taels of gold..."
At this time, Su Wu suddenly raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty only made me the Protector General of the Boqi Kingdom and the Owari Kingdom.
Another country has not yet been promised to protect 'Inoue Kiyoshi' and make him the guardian general!"
greedy!
greedy!
Minamoto Norai just looked at Su Wu's expressionless face, as if he saw a poisonous snake behind it that was struggling to open its bloody mouth!
He cursed endlessly in his heart,
He had to maintain a calm expression on his face, and after thinking for a moment, without any further persuasion from Minamoto no Yoritomo, he responded: "Let Inoue Kiyoshi be the guardian general of Dewa Kingdom!"
Anyway, these current titles, land,
He will also take them all back after the person on the opposite side returns the Supreme Sword!
Let the other party be proud for a few days!
and,
Genji just promised to treat Su Wu and others as the "guardian generals" of a certain country. This so-called "guardian general" is actually not a formal official position at all, it is just a false name!
Even in the name of protecting the general,
Can we truly protect a certain country?
But it still depends on your own military strength!
This is also an important reason why Genji can easily agree to Su Wu's request.
"Your Excellency is indeed very happy!" Su Wu nodded happily.
Although it is just a false name,
But a teacher must also have a ‘name’.
A false name is enough!
"As for your request for five thousand taels of gold to compensate the samurai of the Inoue family who died in the battle..." Minamoto no Laigang pretended to be silent. He pondered for a while, but when he saw that Su Wu didn't answer the question at all, he had no choice but to speak on his own, "In fact,
To be honest, Your Excellency, it is difficult for the Genji family to come up with so much gold at one time...
However, there are many horses, swords, and armor left at home.
I would like to give you horses, swords, and armor worth four thousand taels of gold plus two thousand taels of gold as gifts.
What do you think?"
"Since your Excellency is so cheerful,
I am also willing to give in." Su Wu nodded, "There are two thousand taels of gold left, which can be exchanged for grain, dried meat, dried fish and other food. Now that Boqi country has just gone through turmoil, the people are in many hardships, and the food is more valuable than gold and silver.
But it’s much more useful!”
"This is the best thing!"
Minamoto no Yorigo was overjoyed!
Behind him, Minamoto Yoritomo had some ominous premonitions.
He carefully observed Su Wu's expression,
From Su Wu's expressionless face, Minamoto Yoritomo couldn't see the slightest clue.
After some discussion,
Genji agreed to all Su Wu’s requests,
Almost that night,
A large amount of grain has been counted and stored separately in a warehouse near Su Wu's residence.
Soldiers, armor and other items were also constantly transported to the warehouse.
The fact that Genji established Su Wu, Inoue Kiyoshi, Inoue Haruko and others as guardian generals for various countries also formed a document, which was circulated to all countries under the control of Genji in the next few days.