In fact, not long after Yoshikawa Hiroya and others sent troops, the people of the Oura family in Tsugaru County came to Ueno Castle.

However, for the arrival of the Oura family envoy, Tsugawa Soji showed a lack of interest. He didn't go to meet the envoy of the Dapu family at all, but just arranged for someone to settle down his good life, and then ignored it.

However, although on the surface, Tsukawa Soji didn't care about this, but secretly gave the Yoshikawa Hiroya of Karanbe County an order to suspend the attack on Tsugaru County, and it was obvious that Tsukawa Soji knew very well what the Oura family's envoy came to Ueno Castle for.

"My lord, the envoy of the Oura family is here again, and he is asking to see him outside the castle tower." Yajima Tadabei walked in from outside the castle tower of Ueno Castle and whispered to Soji Tsugawa, who was napping.

Tsugawa Soji waved his hand casually, and said without raising his head, "Let him go back, let's just say that the family has been feeling unwell recently and can't see guests." ”

"But....." Yajima Tadabei wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Soji Tsugawa, "You only need to tell the envoy of the Oura family what the family has said, and you don't need to ask about the rest." ”

"Hah!" Seeing that Soji Tsugawa seemed to be showing signs of anger, Yajima Tadabei hurriedly withdrew from the castle tower, but he didn't pay attention for a moment, and collided with Saigo Kizo, who walked in from outside the castle tower.

"Yikes! Saigo-sama, it's rude! Yajima Tadabei hurriedly stepped aside and saluted Saigo Kizo with an uneasy expression.

Saigo Kizo also wanted to get angry, but after seeing that it was Yajima Tadabei who bumped into him, he could only smile and say, "It turned out to be Yajima-sama, where are you going in such a hurry?" ”

"Ugh." Yajima Tadabei sighed, "It's not the envoy from the Oura family outside, I've been waiting for the lord outside for several days, but the lord doesn't seem to be planning to meet him, just let him wait." ”

"Since it is the lord's order, then you just do what the lord wants." Saigo Muzo said with a smile, "Although I don't know why the lord did this, but I think there must be the lord's own reason, since we as retainers can't guess what the lord thinks, then just obey the orders to serve the lord." ”

"Hah! Thank you, Saigo-sama, for being taught! After listening to Saigo Kizo's words, Yajima Tadabei, who was still entangled just now, suddenly said excitedly.

Bidding farewell to Yajima Tadabei, Saigo Kizo cautiously entered the castle tower.

Saigo Kizo, who is familiar with Tsugawa Soji, knows very well that Tsugawa Soji is usually resting when he has just finished lunch, so he is extremely cautious, for fear of making some noise to disturb Tsugawa Soji's dreams.

Saigo Kizo stood beside Soji Tsugawa like this, looking ahead without squinting, and without making a sound, he just stood silently on the side.

After a while, Soji Tsugawa opened his eyes slightly, "It turned out to be made of wood, I thought it was a loyal guard." ”

In fact, Tsugawa Soji didn't fall asleep since Yajima Tadabei came in just now.,At first, I thought it was Yajima Tadabei who came in for the second time.,But after a long time, I didn't hear any movement.,Tsugawa Soji opened his eyes curiously.,Only then did I find that the person standing next to me was Saigo Kizuku.。

"Alas, it's better to know the people of the family, the loyal guards are always frizzy and frizzy, which is far worse than the Xing family." Soji Tsugawa motioned for Saigo Kizo to sit down, and then couldn't help but complain.

Saigo Kizo smiled when he heard this, and then said, "My lord, after all, Lord Takahashi has been by the lord's side for several years. Yajima-sama has just just started serving the lord, so naturally he is a little uncomfortable, and it will be fine in a short time. ”

"That being said, the family still misses the old days." Soji Tsugawa shook his head and said helplessly.

"yes!" Saigo Kizo nodded and said, "In the past, everyone would get together from time to time, but now they are all guarding one side, and it is rare to have a meeting to wait until the time when the family holds an assessment, I really miss it." Saigo Kizo thought that Tsugawa Soji missed the old ministers in the past, so he sighed along.

But Soji Tsugawa is actually too tired, so he is nostalgic for the easy days before.

In the past, the Tsukawa family's respective affairs could be safely left to Saigo Kizo, Ogasawara Nobutoki, Yoshikawa Hiroke and others to deal with, and Tsugawa Soji only needed to sit firmly in the rear. But now the daily government affairs are about to be overwhelmed, and Yajima Tadabei is a hairy boy, and it is not enough to take care of himself, let alone what help Tsugawa Soji has.

Take what happened just now, if it was Takahashi Koji, he would definitely not disturb Tsugawa Soji's rest because of this trivial matter, even if the envoy of the Oura family continued to stand outside the castle tower, Takahashi Koji would follow Tsugawa Soji's previous order and let him wait honestly until Tsugawa Soji issued a new order.

And it won't be like Yajima Tadabei, who ran in in a panic and not only woke up Soji Tsukawa in his sleep, but also made Soji Tsugawa "insomnia".

"By the way, Kizo, what's the matter with you?" Soji Tsugawa suddenly patted his head at this time and asked Saigo Kizo.

Saigo Kizo also relieved himself and replied, "My lord, Father Obani has been developing believers in the territory since the church was built, and it seems to be working very well. Father Albani sent a request to his subordinates to expand the two churches in the territory. I didn't dare to make decisions on my own, so I came to ask the lord. ”

"Oh?" Saigo Kizo didn't mention the name Aubani, and Tsugawa Soji almost forgot about this "cute" little old man.

"Are there many followers in Albani now?" Soji Tsugawa casually picked up a ringo on the table and took a bite, and the sweet juice immediately filled Soji Tsugawa's mouth.

Saigo Kizoya glanced greedily at Ringo in Tsugawa Soji's hand, and then replied, "Father O'Bani's original mission was extremely unpleasant, after all, it looked very different from ours, and the doctrine he preached was completely different from what we believed, or even something else. ”

However, Father Albani was a kind person, and not only did he not accept anything from the people, but sometimes he took the initiative to help the people in need. In addition, many local doctors can treat the helpless diseases of Father Baubany, so until now, a large number of people in the family have begun to believe in the "God" mentioned by Father Bauani. Saigo Kizo continued.

"Haha, is that also you?" Soji Tsugawa suddenly pointed to the cross hanging from Saigo's wooden chest and quipped.

Saigo Kizo scratched his head, "Father Albani has always been trying to invite him, but it's hard to resist, and he can't do anything about it.........." After saying that, Saigo Kizo swallowed again at Ringo, who had already been gnawed almost half by Soji Tsugawa.

"Alright." Soji Tsugawa threw a Ringo on the desk to Saigo Woodo with an expectant look on his face, "Isn't it a Ringo?" Muzao, you are also an important minister of the family, can't you even afford to eat Ringo? ”

Saigo Muzo smiled and nibbled on the ringo, "None of the retainers of this family know that the ringo eaten by the lord was sent by the southern barbarians last time, and it is big and sweet, and it is not comparable to the kind sold in the castle town at all!" ”

"You're smart!" Soji Tsugawa threw a ringo to Saigo Wood again, and then scolded with a smile, "Every time you come, follow me one or two, this is the last time, get out, get out." ”

"And what about Father O'Bani's request?" Saigo Kizo quickly carried Lin Ye in his arms, and looked at Tsugawa Soji with the same expression as who wanted to rob him.

"My family agreed!" Soji Tsugawa said with a smile.

"Hah! Let's go find Father O'Bani here! Saigo Kizo laughed and ran out of the castle tower.

Looking at the back of Saigo Kizo's departure, Tsugawa Soji casually threw aside the "wreckage" of Ringo in his hand, "What Ringo, isn't it an apple?" I've never seen anything in the world......."