On December 15, Hirate Hohide crossed the sea from Kishiwada Castle to Awaji Kunishu Castle, and after arriving at Awaji Kunishu Castle, he stayed closed and recuperated. It wasn't until the morning of the 22nd that the guests came to the door on their own initiative, and as if he suddenly remembered, he met with the envoys sent by Honganji.

It's not really that you can't pull away or are busy, but it's deliberate slackness.

Honganji Xianru not only fulfilled the contract happily, but also sent his daughter over in advance, which made the Heite family show off and took the obvious initiative in the diplomatic field, and the internal morale was also greatly high.

As a person who thinks he is shrewd, of course, he will not do anything to kill chickens and take eggs, but make up his mind to repay the favor and give an appropriate response to complete the tacit exchange of interests.

It's also for a win-win situation for each other.

In the high-rise of Ishiyama, the noble widows who don't deal well with Honganji Temple must also be not very friendly to the Heite family, so of course it's a good thing to deal with it.

Gaining the support of the Yizong forces in public opinion has already gained a lot. But if you go further, you can use the disciples to play their housekeeping skills and incite a stir in the enemy's territory, so that the role of this marriage can be brought into full play.

For this to happen, it is necessary to show a little determination to come out.

Deliberately postponing the appointment is the first step in demonstrating resolve.

Coincidentally, the four Honganji monks who escorted the little princess to marry reluctantly came to Awaji, and the shelves were very sufficient, and they did not take the initiative to visit. So after Heite Hiteshu braved the cold and heavy snow and returned to his house across the sea from Kishiwada Castle, he didn't know about it, and didn't ask questions from the side, but only sent Hasegawa Munehito, Horio Yoshiharu, and the guest house Toraya Soyi and others to entertain him.

Obviously, the old guys don't understand the situation the same way as the average person.

Come to think of it, if it weren't for that, how could you be working against the well-established Honganji Temple?

Or is it because of the relationship of the previous generation, it is too deeply involved with forces such as Kai Takeda, and it is impossible to get out.

For the tie show, since you are not in a hurry, then I am not in a hurry!

If it really can drag on for a year and a half, it is okay. Staying away from the base area for a long time will inevitably cause the party to scatter, and then the prospective father-in-law of Yan Chiyomaru, Honganji Xianru, will have enough time to gather power.

After a few days, the monks finally reacted, realized that the situation had changed, and hurriedly took the initiative to come to the door to ask for a meeting.

The monk who took the lead in a law called "Liri" is also very witty, changing the indifferent and hostile attitude of the past, and when they meet, they will say good things to pull the relationship, and the sycophants who don't want money are sent one after another, and at the end of the sentence: "Lord Mingjian of the Criminal Department, many grains and property in the temple have been damaged in this year's snow disaster recently, and now they are already shy in their pockets." However, in order to maintain the façade, we spent extravagantly on this trip, and even took up the budget for the bereaved victims...... The old man was so ashamed...... When I came to see the stability of the people on Awaji Island and the ease of coping, I think it must be because your old man has a good way to govern the land and the warehouse is full. In that case, could you please lend a helping hand and borrow something to supply the emergency? ”

This statement is not at all an explanation of Honganji Temple, but is made up on the spot.

But with an idea, the compilation is quite level.

If the tie shows a stingy attitude and refuses to borrow money or borrows very little, then the pot that destroys the relationship between the two sides will be unceremoniously smashed.

If he honestly agreed to lend him gold, the old monk would have made a big noise, and when he returned, he would claim, "The Pingshou family is nothing more than that, and the old man will overwhelm him in a few words, so that he will honestly send gold and silver." Something like that.

And people's reasons sound quite reasonable.

Although those who know the inside story will definitely scoff - the monk of Shishan is still called poor? Their property is not inferior to that of the Kaimachi merchant Jabi! That is, a small number of fanatical believers really think that those are high-ranking monks......

The tie was a little surprised by this, surprised by the other party's quick wit, but not panicked at all.

Aren't you going to get married? It is not surprising that in the Fuso culture, there are already elements of bride price and dowry. It's just that the big men of this era have a self-respecting identity, and they won't give cash so vulgarly.

In order to boast of his financial resources, and at the same time to give his in-laws greater face, Pingshou Fanxiu has prepared a budget of 15,000 yuan.

The money is not small money, but it is "borrowed" from a merchant anyway, so I don't feel distressed.

Daimyo who usually only rely on collecting agricultural taxes to make a living, once they fall into a loan trap, may fall into a vicious circle, and they will not be able to slow down until they are forced to put their face aside and use a knife to repay their debts. However, people like Tieshou Tsusho who can create new business models are not worried about debts.

Using tens of thousands of yuan in exchange for various privileges in the "military ration coupons", "stamp duty" and "auctions" is definitely profitable for wealthy businessmen. There are many wealthy people in Kaimachi, but because of their bad reputations or because they have too close relationships with other daimyos, they can't find a way to send them to Kishiwada Castle with money.

Immediately, Fan Xiu agreed to the monk without hesitation: "I can't talk about the enrichment of the cang, but the city has worked hard to get it, and three or five thousand guan should still be able to get it." ”

The "day" was stunned at first, and then overjoyed: "Then I have to thank the Lord of the Criminal Department......"

"Where the righteousness lies, there is no room for excuses. Since I want to comfort the people in distress in your temple, of course I must do a little bit. Instead of pretending to be righteous and strict, he gently looked up at the clouds in the sky and smiled, as if he was not performing.

"The benevolence of Lord Penal is almost a bodhisattva in the world." The monk said a polite word that greatly offended the gods and Buddhas without any psychological burden, and then couldn't help but show the meaning of gain and loss: "The poor monk should not have urged, but there are really many disciples who have been killed and injured in the temple......

"Wait! The master listens to me. Tieshou Fan Xiu immediately interrupted, "Don't worry about the money, naturally I will send someone to send it." But there is one thing that must bother you with a few great monks......"

"Please. But whatever the old man can do, he will do his best. The monk suddenly realized that something was wrong, but he obviously couldn't shirk it head-on, and could only leave room in his words.

And Pingshou Xiu Chengzhu smiled on his chest and replied: "You must help with this matter!" It was like this, a few months ago, he was invited to Shikoku to deal with some local disputes, and he also involved the Ichijo sect. At that time, although I tried my best to control myself, it was inevitable that it would bring some military disasters to the local people...... Therefore, a few days ago, someone reported to me that the inhabitants of Shikoku Island had to endure the bitter cold, and that it was very difficult, and that there were countless casualties. ”

"Amitabha, good, good." As a professional god, the Japanese monk had to react when he heard this, "Alas, the old man only hates to replace him with his body!" It's a pity that the temple is really powerless......"

"How can you blame this?" Pingshou Fanxiu hurriedly defended the other party: "It's still too busy to take care of yourself, of course you can't ask for the rescue of the people." It's just that...... I heard that there are some sinister sects on the island of Shikoku that use natural disasters to attract people's hearts and minds, and their intentions are very suspicious......"

"There is such a thing...... "The Japanese monk will be suspicious.

"The evidence is overwhelming." Hinote Honshu suddenly became very strong and unquestionable: "Therefore, I think it is necessary to do something to calm the hearts of the people on Shikoku Island while the New Year is coming!" And it must be done by a high monk and a great virtue, so as to be convincing enough! In fact, I have already informed the Shingon sect's Genraiji that they will send five senior monks, 30 officials, and 500 disciples to pray for disaster relief. I think that since Yizong himself is also seriously damaged, he should not force him to ask for relief, and only a few celebrities can appear. ”

"The old man yearns for it! It's just ......" that the monk hesitated for a moment, and immediately found a reason: "The stakes are very high, I'm afraid it needs to be manifested as the Venerable Master's life." Why don't you go back to ask for instructions......"

"It's too late!" Pingshou Fanxiu looked anxious, "The New Year is approaching, and the road is so difficult, how can I have time to go to Stone Mountain?" ”

"Old man...... I will speed up my pace......" The sense of unease in the monk's heart became stronger and stronger, and he desperately shook his head and refused.

"You see, it is well known that the Venerable Master is compassionate, and he will definitely not refuse this matter, so we can make up for it afterwards, right?" Tie Fan Xiu changed his persuasion method.

"What you say is very true." The monk still insisted: "But the rules and precepts in the temple are very strict, and the so-called no rules are not a circle...... The old man really can't agree to this privately. ”

Seeing this, Tieshou Tsuyoshi shook his head in disappointment: "It's no wonder you...... I was so busy with mundane things that I couldn't give a few days' notice...... Since you must show yourself as a Venerable Master, please go on the road as soon as possible! ”

"Thank you for your understanding! Thank you......" Ri smiled reluctantly, but in his heart he was wondering why the other party was so good at talking, and whether there was any aftermath......

Then I saw that Pingshou Fanxiu sorted out his mood, waved his big hand, and pointed out of the city: "I just got the news yesterday that on the coast in that direction, there seems to be an unknown person disguised as my soldier, taking advantage of the ice and snow to find no traces, robbing passers-by everywhere. They are very cruel in their methods, not only plundering their property but also never leaving them alive...... It's a pity that I can't muster an army to hunt down those thieves right now...... If something happens to you, Master, after the beginning of spring, I will definitely cut these lawless people with a thousand knives and avenge your hatred! ”

"This ......" The monk is a smart man, so he can naturally understand the meaning of the words.

"I wonder when you're going to return to Stone Mountain for instructions? If you make a tight arrangement, you will be able to attend the New Year prayer on the island of Shikoku. Pingshou looked at him with a simple and straightforward gaze: "By the way, do you need me to send some more guards to strengthen security?" ”

"Actually......" The monk was sweating profusely, hesitating repeatedly, spitting for a long time, and looking loveless: "Lao Qu just carefully recalled the rules and precepts of Honganji Temple, and the situation in front of him does not necessarily have to go back to Shishan to ask for a show of the Venerable Master, and send someone to report afterwards...... The old man and the three junior brothers, according to the arrangement of the Lord of the Criminal Department, will go to Shikoku. ”