In the evening of the same day, an official invitation was sent to Nobunaga's residence, signed Myokakuji Temple. The monk who sent the invitation www.biquge.info pen ~ fun ~ pavilion also euphemistically said that in addition to the nearby samurai, there were also wealthy merchants in Kyoto.

Early the next morning, Nobunaga took only seven or eight attendants with him, and then went out.

In the early morning of February, the spring cold is expected, especially in Kyoto, which has lost its former glory, and all the way through, I only feel bleak and cold.

It wasn't until he approached Miaojue Temple that Huo Ran changed.

On the square west of Luobei, the audience surrounded the city several times, almost reaching the point where it was impossible to get in, and there were many extraordinarily decorated ox carts parked on the periphery.

On the stage, surrounded by a curtain on three sides, more than a dozen actors, dressed in wide black monk's robes and masks, danced fan dances on the stage. Every word and deed, a smile and a cheek, between raising hands and feet, seems to be done casually, but it shows superb dance skills.

The dancers interpret the "peace affair" about the love between men and women, and as the plot progresses, it often arouses cheers from onlookers. In addition to the action, the plot of the story is added, and the soundtrack and singing in the background are also soft and pleasant, and there is no suspicion of dominating the audience.

Performances of this scale often do not charge a fixed fee, but allow the viewer to give money, if there is no eye-catching performance, the income is difficult to guarantee, it is a wandering theater orchestra, will do their best to attract the audience, the form of singing and dancing, is also repeatedly changed.

In the era of peace, the upper-class song and dance troupe only needed to serve the dignitaries and nobles to have enough food and clothing, but in the troubled times, the lord's mind was all on the sword soldiers, and the wandering "artists" were naturally struggling.

At this time, it was the end of the dance, and the black-clothed dancers bowed to the audience, and then took off their masks, revealing their faces covered with rice noodles and vermilion lacquer. The three colors of white, red and black form a bewitching and eerie pattern on the dancer's face. From a distance, they all seemed to be young women.

So the praise became more and more intense, and it gradually became neat and consistent, and if you listen carefully, it seems to be shouting the name of "Izumo Akoku".

"This is the country of Izumo Shrine?" Pingshou Fenxiu, who had been outside the puzzle, suddenly came back to his senses and glanced at the stage twice, "It's really different from ordinary people." ”

Ikeda Hengxing frowned: "Didn't Izumo Shrine perform at Myokakuji Temple today?" How could it be ...... in such a place?"

"This is the business strategy of the shrine." Niwa Nagahide took a few steps forward and explained in a loud voice, "Everywhere I go, I let the newly joined Maihime perform for free as a means of promoting and training new people. ”

Even pay attention to such details? Migoro Zuo Niwa Changxiu, really careful as a hair, no wonder on the way to attack Mino, he was able to seize the opportunity to repeatedly plot against the wealthy family.

Nobunaga walked in front with a folding fan in his hand, as if he hadn't been listening, and only then glanced back slightly, although he didn't say it explicitly, but it was obviously a reward.

Hite's head was thoughtful, while Sasa, Ikeda and the others were somewhat unnatural under Nobunaga's gaze.

In front of me is the main gate of Myokakuji Temple, and the invitation card is handed to the monk guarding the door, and after a while, he is ushered into the temple.

With a history of 200 years, Myokakuji Temple is one of the main mountains of the Nichiren sect and a place frequented by dignitaries. And Oda Nobunaga's belief also happened to be Nichiren Buddhism, and after entering the door, he also showed enough respect, at least on the surface.

After passing through the gate, I first chatted in the main hall to pay homage, and then was led by the monks to the Huafang Pagoda Hall in the side hall.

The presiding officer of the temple is a kind old man, in addition to greeting each other with the guests, he does not speak much, obviously a person who is not good at words, but as a guest, the mountain day ride is skillful with people from all walks of life.

In addition to the neighboring monks and scholars, there were also some low-ranking ministers and ministers in attendance, but the real big people with real power were three merchants.

The tea houses, Kakukura houses, and Goto houses are the three largest merchants in Kyoto, and they are the economic lifeblood of the area, and are known as the "three elders of Kyochu".

The famous family that loses the territory certainly has the role of supporting the façade, but the people who really have ambition and vision must be the first to contact these three businessmen.

Hadahide asked Niwa Nagahide about some Kyoto merchants, and although it was nine years since the Oda family was Kamiraku, it was always right to be prepared.

Seating was limited, and Niwa and Takikawa were also given seats as retinues, with Sasa Narumasa and Maeda Toshiie standing on either side, while the others had to retreat outside the hall.

In addition to the rest, there are still Kanamori Nagaku, Beehouse Yoritaka, and ...... Kinoshita Toyoshiro - This person of low status was also brought to Kyoto exceptionally.

The road to the temple is very clean and tidy, and the road surface is freshly renovated, which is smoother than that of the castle of Cheongju, and the eaves and towers can be faintly seen with reflective gold leaf, which is obviously very inconsistent with the situation in Kyoto as a whole.

"In the past, the six sects of the Southern Dynasty were so prosperous, but today it is Nichiren and the Pure Land to be in charge!" Kanamori suddenly sighed that as a man of culture, he did not have a good impression of the religions of Nichiren and Jodo Buddhism, which spread among the middle and lower classes, even though Oda Nobunaga was a follower of Nichiren Buddhism.

"Zen is like water, sects are like utensils for taking water, different paths lead to the same end, why should Jinsen Hall be emotional?" Tie Hyun Xiu replied casually.

"Heisama and Kanemori-sama are really masters, I only know that they are both monks, but I don't know who is which sect......" Kinoshita suddenly interjected, "However, if you take all the gold from those Buddha halls, I'm afraid it will be worth tens of thousands of yuan, right?" ”

As soon as these words came out, Kinoshita himself touched his head and laughed, his face more and more similar to that of some animal.

Bee House Lailong also smiled: "What is the difference between these sects, I can't figure it out, anyway, those are the affairs of public literati......

Kanemori frowned, but he didn't speak because of the face of his fellow bee house.

"Kinoshita Hall is now the dedication of the family, and being able to think of these is also seeking his own government in his position." Fanxiu chuckled.

"I'm a countryman, I'm afraid I can't figure out these things for the rest of my life." Kinoshita noticed that Kanamori's face was different, and continued to laugh at himself, and the latter looked a little relieved.

fell in Fanxiu's eyes, and felt more and more that this person should not be ignored.

"If they have different paths to the same end, why do the people of the world worship under the two sects of Nichiren Pure Land?" Jin Sen suddenly asked again.

"This ......" Fan Xiu thought for a moment and said, "The utensils for taking water are both crude porcelain bowls and delicate tea utensils, and the common people are not hungry, what they need is not a precious tea vessel, but a convenient porcelain bowl......

"Tie-sama's punchline!" I only heard a word of praise, and three samurai who I had just met yesterday appeared in front of me, it was Numata Yumitsu, Marume Nagae, and Ogasawara Nagasa.

"Youguang Hall is too polite." After a few pleasantries, Fan Xiu introduced the two sides separately, and the others just returned it, Ogasawara mentioned the name of the long time, Kanamori and the bee house were both surprised, and Kinoshita made an exaggerated expression.

"It's actually Shinano's guardian, His Royal Highness Ogasawara, a descendant of Genji...... It's really a blessing to live in the next three lives! After speaking, he didn't forget to bow down and salute.

Ogasawara smiled lightly: "Kinoshita-sama is too humble. The so-called famous Ogasawara family is like a tea vessel in the Heteden dialect, which can only be put on the shelf, but Your Excellency is a porcelain bowl, which is needed by all the people. ”

"Your Excellency's words are wrong." Kinoshita Toyoshiro suddenly became eloquent, "There are only a few precious tea utensils in the world, but porcelain bowls are everywhere, so there are thousands of people who can replace them, but there are few ...... who can replace adults."

Ogasawara smiled and said nothing, Numata nodded secretly, and even Marume looked up at him a few times.

"The Oda family is like a cloud, and it's no wonder that Owari Mamoru (Nobunaga) Lord Takeun is prosperous." Marome, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.

This is the man who later became Taiko.

……

After a few conversations, the three of them said goodbye to Kanamori Beehouse Kinoshita, but Ogasawara had no intention of leaving. Numata and Marume are also standing on one side.

"The old man's request yesterday, I don't know how the Fan Xiu Hall considered it?"

This so-called "request" is to ask Fan Xiu to preside over the Yuan Dress ceremony for his righteous son.

Today, the famous Ogasawara family has no influence, but Ogasawara has been somewhat famous for a long time, and it is beneficial to get a little close, not to mention that it also contains the relationship between Numata Yumitsu, Marume Nagae and even Asayama Hisakari.

"How can Fanxiu ...... what virtue can he do" Fanxiu pretended to prevaricate, but his words had already agreed to this matter.

Ogasawara nodded slightly, as if expected, and then said, "In addition to the first time, the old man has a reluctant request. ”

"Be dedicated to making up your mind." Fan Xiu wrote a check empty, and it was impossible for the other party to make any ridiculous demands anyway.

"I hope that after the dog is in the Yuan service, he will be able to draw the adult."

Do you have a retainer included?

Fan Xiu hesitated slightly.

Ogasawara himself was extremely brave for a long time, and his children and nephews would not be too bad if they thought about it, but he rashly included people who knew nothing as retainers, and he was somewhat uneasy.

"If it's the adopted son of Ogasawara Palace, it's naturally a dragon and a phoenix among people, which is the luck of Tsunoxiu." In the end, it was decided to accept everything.

"That's great!" Numata stroked his palms and said, "The hall is so bold, we shouldn't hide it anymore." ”

"Secrets?"

"I am willing to offer a meritorious service, please smile at the temple."

"I don't know what Youguang Temple said......"

"Can you know the Omi Sasaki Roxagonal Family?"

"The hexagonal is a strong feudal domain in the world, the previous generation was a virtuous man, and the last generation of Dinglai Gong is a hero in the world."

"However, today's His Royal Highness Yizhi is not a British lord." Numata laughed, and then turned straight again, "Dinglai Gong was originally only the second son in the family, and he only inherited the family business because of the early death of his brother Rokkaku Clan. ”

Fan Xiu's heart gradually became clearer, and she didn't interrupt.

"If the heir of the Rokkaku clan is still alive, then it will be a little unjustifiable......" Numata suddenly stopped and looked up at Honhide.

That's the best excuse for the enemy to attack the Hexagon. This sentence was not spoken, and Fan Xiu only pretended to be puzzled: "The enemies of this family are Mino Saito and Suruga Imagawa, what does the matter of the Rokkaku family have to do with this family?" ”

Numata couldn't help but wonder, and then pretended to be a positive color, "I'm just introducing a friend below, what does it have to do with the Rokkaku family?" ”

"I don't know if this friend is ......"

"It's the son-in-law of Lord Rokkaku, and his name is Rokkaku Yoshixiu!"

PS: Rokkaku Yoshihide is Rokkaku Yoshiken's cousin, Yoshiji's cousin, and the Oda family attacked Rokkaku, and they did use this person as a banner - this is also Nobunaga's forte.