More than two months have passed since Matsugami Yoshimitsu and his entourage arrived at Shenmu Castle. Today, the construction of the new samurai longhouse has finally been completed, and the resettlement of the villagers of Ryoki Village has been properly arranged, so Matsugami Yoshimitsu's first assessment at Shenmu Castle has finally been held.

"Ladies and gentlemen, more than two months have passed since the transfer of this family to Shenmu City. All the trivial matters are finally taken care of today. Today, the main hall will award certificates to you according to your merits. Matsugami Yoshimitsu, who was sitting in the first seat in the assessment room of Shenmu City, said majestically.

"Haha." The retainers answered.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu paused and continued. "Ryoki Ippei made a meritorious envoy in the previous battle, and rewarded Zhixing with 150 stones. Liangmu Changzheng is able to fight and give 150 stones. Kanai Yoshira set fire to Ryoki Village and gave Zhixing 120 stones. Shimura Miki spies on the news of the power of Zhixing 80 stones. Saigo Takahisa Kaicheng has 50 stones. ”

After issuing the certificate, Matsugami Yoshimitsu said again. "In addition, in view of the fact that the original domain of the Shenmu family is still completely calm. No amendment will be made to the decree at this time. This concludes the assessment. Please, everybody. ”

"Haha." The retainers stooped down to receive the command.

After the assessment, Matsugami Yoshimitsu rushed to Nana's residence in the side room. Matsugami Yoshimitsu is not a pedantic person, and as soon as he arrives at Kamiki Castle, he stays at Nana's place. In recent days, it has been even more lingering.

At this time, Nana was staying in her own residence with a sad face. Although she is only a princess of a small wealthy family, she deeply understands what her fate and responsibilities are as the daughter of a martial family. If the fate and responsibility of a samurai is to fight in all directions, then the fate and responsibility of a samurai daughter is to marry and inherit the bloodlines of two samurai families. To be honest, Nana didn't hate Matsugami Yoshimitsu very much, even if he cut off the name of the Kamiki family. Most of the daughters of the samurai family marry the sons of the enemy for various reasons, and this has been the case since the samurai.

Originally, Nana had accepted her fate, and Matsugami Yoshimitsu treated her well. But things changed a little a month ago, and she accidentally ran into Shohei Ono, a former retainer of the Kamiki family. Originally, this was really a happy thing, and Nana was also full of emotion when she saw him. However, Ono Shohei is bent on getting rid of Matsugami Yoshimitsu to avenge the Kamiki family and ask for her help.

"Princess Nana, the great revenge of the lord and the Shenmu clan must be avenged. All this was done by the dog thief Matsugami Yoshimitsu, and we should avenge the Lord for them. ”

"But what can I do as a woman?"

"Princess, don't worry. In the next has been contacted many former ministers of the Shenmu family, and only the princess led Matsugami Yoshimitsu to visit the rice field shrine here. We should not take revenge on the inside and outside. ”

"I, I."

"What is the princess waiting for? Have you forgotten the blood feud of the Shenmu family? ”

"Okay. I think about it. But I can't promise it. ”......

Thinking of the conversation with Shohei Ono a few days ago, Nana's face was even more sad.

"Nana, what's wrong with you? Why do you look unhappy? Matsugami Yoshimitsu, who entered the house, asked with concern when he saw Nana's sad look.

"Yoshimitsu-sama, I'm fine, but it's just a little sad to remember that my late father was not worshipped." Nana replied softly.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu had nothing to say. You can't kill someone by yourself, and then persuade others not to be sad, right? I'm not so shameless yet.

"Yoshimitsu-sama, I want to go to Inada Shrine to pray for the blessings of the deceased, I wonder if your lord can come with me." If you agree, you deserve to die, if you don't agree, then your life is great, and I will accept my fate in the future. Nana thought so.

"Well, I'll go with you tomorrow." Matsugami Yoshimitsu thought about it and agreed. Nana listened to it, and her face didn't know whether she was happy or sad.

Inada Shrine.

This rice field shrine is just a small and unknown local shrine, and there is only one torii gate located on the mountain. At this time, Matsugami Yoshimitsu and Nana visited the Kamiki clan together. As for a few retinues, they were left at the bottom of the mountain.

"Shenmu Changping, you and I have no personal enmity. It's just a chaotic time. As a samurai, you can get what you want. Matsugami Yoshimitsu said slowly in the shrine to the spiritual seat of Shenmu Nagahei. After a while, when Matsugami Yoshimitsu walked out of the shrine with Nana. Five or six men dressed as samurai surrounded Matsugami Yoshimitsu and Nana with katanas.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu pulled Nana behind him and said. "Who are you?"

"We are the warriors of the Shenmu family, and we want to avenge the Lord today." One of the samurai at the head said loudly.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu didn't say much, drew his sword and confronted a group of samurai. Suddenly, Matsugami Yoshimitsu felt a pain in his waist, and it turned out that Nana stabbed him in the waist with a small rib.

"You are the great enemy of my Shenmu family, and today I want to avenge the Shenmu family." Nana said in a panic.

"The princess has already stabbed Yoshimitsu Matsugami. Join me in avenging the Lord's Justice. Seeing this, Ono Masahei was overjoyed and raised his sword to rush up.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu immediately took the opportunity to pull Nana out of the lost god and pushed him out, and then cut down a samurai with a knife, taking the opportunity to rush out of the encirclement of Ono Shohei and his gang. "Heavenly punishment." Ono Shohei and his gang rushed over shouting slogans. Matsugami Yoshimitsu was unmoved, he turned his back to the mountain and fought against the samurai while waiting for an opportunity to retreat to the foot of the mountain. At this time, the battle intensified, and the group of samurai was killed several by Matsugami Yoshimitsu. But he himself suffered several stab wounds. At this time, the entourage at the foot of the mountain had already realized that the situation was wrong, and they were rushing to the mountain, and Ono Shohei and they were even more crazy.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu saw that he couldn't resist it, gritted his teeth, blocked the katana of a samurai in front of him, and then pulled out the ribs, and as a result, he rolled towards the foot of the mountain. At this time, Ono and the gang were only left with Ono Shohei and Ino Heisuke, and when they saw it, they hurriedly cut down Matsugami Yoshimitsu. Seeing that Matsugami Yoshimitsu was about to die, fortunately, his entourage had already rushed up. After a period of fighting, Ono and his gang were finally killed.

"Your Highness, are you alright?" The leader of the entourage, Kanai Yoshira, asked worriedly.

"The main hall is fine, Nana and the old party of Shenmu want to assassinate the main hall. It's just a bunch of chickens and dogs. Matsugami Yoshimitsu said lightly.

"Your Highness, what should Mrs. Nana do?" Kanai Yoshira asked.

"Let's take it back first." Matsugami Yoshimitsu hesitated for a moment and said. ......

It has been three days since Matsugami was assassinated. Afterwards, Matsugami Yoshimitsu put Nana under house arrest, and Ono's gang was also killed. But Matsugami was still worried. The Kamiki family ruled the area for hundreds of years, and since the fall of the Kamiki family, many samurai have lurked in the area, and some people have also opposed Matsugami Yoshimitsu's rule.

"Yiping, do you know the current situation of this family?" Matsugami Yoshimitsu asked the old Ryogi Kazuhei of his family.

"My lord, my family is in danger now. If you can't take this place immediately, I'm afraid the main hall will take back the territory it has given. Yoshiki said worriedly.

"Ippei, do you have any way to solve this matter?" asked Matsugami anxiously.

"My lord, there is no good plan below. But there is one who will be able to relieve the Lord's sorrows. Yoshiki Kazuhei said.

"Who is it?" Matsugami asked.

"Lord, this person is the old Xixiang Guanjiu of the original Shenmu family. The Saigo family has been an important minister of the Shenmu family for generations, and Saigo Guanjiu is very popular. If you can get his help, the lord will be able to take this place in ambush. Yoshiki Kazuhei suggested.

"Saigo Kanhisa." Matsugami muttered to himself. ......