In a blink of an eye, Sakai Town has been more than a month, and the expected tasks have been completed, and there have been many unexpected adventures. Most of this is a gratifying gain, but there are also small embarrassments! Just yesterday, I received, or rather, a letter from Kamiya Sozhan from Kyushu, to the effect that his son, Kamiya Shimoto, could not inherit the family business because he was the second son, and he also knew that Shimoto's temperament was not suitable for a businessman. Kamiya Zongzhan has always regretted letting him become a monk back then, and if he can become a monk and a military general in the future, it is also a good way out, and it will undoubtedly be very beneficial to be able to travel overseas in this situation! Kamiya Zongzhan is indeed extraordinary, since the father and son are open-minded, I can only vouch for him as agreed.

Tomorrow we will leave for Wakae, and Philippe Luc Besson and Tsuda Kazusuke have also arrived at Mitsugatakeya. Early in the morning, Masuda Nagamori went to Ernst to discuss the details of the next shipment; Keiji Maeda went to see the last performance of the Akuni Theater Troupe in Sakai Town; And I'm discussing the follow-up with Nagashu Masaka and Mitsui Takafuku. “…… This time things went well, seeing that 200,000 pieces of muskets and cavalry equipment for self-use could be stopped, so that 100,000 pieces of wealth were made! I said as I double-checked the list of items.

"My lord is right!" Changshu Zhengjia held the account book in one hand and pointed at it with the other. "The largest expenditure is cavalry armor and horse armor, but it can be put into production in six months. At that time, the income in the second half of the year will follow, so now 12 or 30,000 is enough, and this time the lord can take away a military budget when he goes back! ”

"That's good!" I put down the list in my hand and said to Mitsui Takafuku: "You can leave for Mutsu as soon as possible, bring enough goods of 100,000 yuan, and if you really can't get it together, you can also bring money directly." Buy me at least 1,000 of the best horses, tall and load-bearing, but also extremely fast for short-range impacts! I'm not going to let this cavalry fight alone, so it doesn't matter if you have the ability to run long distances consistently. ”

"Yes! The lord can rest assured that most of the objects of our transactions are local daimyo and wealthy families, and buying horses is not a problem! Mitsui Takafuku said with confidence.

"Lord ......" Nagashu Masaya suddenly reminded: "Mr. Mayinhull can only stay here for half a year, and it will take at least a few months to buy horses from Hokuriku, so it will delay the training time!" It's better to transfer the horses of Mitsugakuya first, although they don't fully meet the requirements, but at least you can train them first. ”

"Does Mitsugakuya have horses?" I asked curiously.

"There is a batch, about 500 horses!" Nagashu Masashi nodded and said, "We bought it on behalf of the Kyushu Ryuzoji family, because they asked us to train on our behalf, so there are still four or five months of accommodation!" ”

"Okay, then send it to Ruojiang first!" I think it's kind of training for them. "Tell Master Song: drive out the armor first, and wait for our horses to buy ......."

"Lord!" At this time, Masuda Nagamori opened the door and walked in. "That gentleman next to Mr. Ernst wants to see you!"

"Huh?" I was slightly stunned, didn't Mainhull say that he would go to Ruojiang in two days?

"It's the Japanese gentleman!" Masuda Nagamori guessed my doubt.

"That's good!" I stood up and walked to the door. "I'll go to the ashram with him in the back and don't let anyone come and disturb him!" If it was something that could be made public, I think Ernst would have given it to Masuda Nagamori directly.

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"Is there anything else going on with Mr. Ernst?" I asked when I sat down in the ashram at the back and began to look at the man carefully. If it weren't for Ernst's relationship, my first impression would have been that he was a samurai, a simple samurai suit that had been washed a little white, and in terms of appearance, he was still quite handsome, but he also had a pale color, and there was a heavy worry between his eyebrows.

"No, not Mr. Ernst's business!" He shook his head, his voice a little muffled. "It's me personally, I want to ask you for something!" Probably seeing my hesitation, he hurriedly added, "Mr. Ernst and I met in Hirado, Kyushu, and we talked very quickly, although it was very short. Since there was nothing to do in Kyushu, I accepted his kindness and took his ship to to see if there was any chance, and he was willing to vouch for me for my details! ”

"Since it was Mr. Ernst who recommended you, what is the problem!" I don't think it's going to be a big deal. "If there's anything I can do, just open your mouth!"

"Actually, I want to ask Lord Zhuxing......" The young samurai took a deep breath and fixed his eyes on my face. I hope to be able to come under your hand and be ~you~'s~retainer~! ”

"Since I am a friend of Mr. Ernst, of course I will give full trust, but ......" I looked him up and down again, and still found nothing. In order for us to be able to get along happily in the future, it is necessary to further enhance some understanding! ”

"Yes, you have a point!" The samurai began to introduce himself. "After coming from Kyushu Bungo, he was originally a hereditary subordinate retainer of the Otomo family! My name is Yoshitsugu Otani...... "I was slightly surprised when I heard his name, but I didn't interrupt him, I can't trust a person based on legend alone. "Not long ago I left the Otomo family and began to wander from place to place, until I met Mr. Ernst. I heard a few things about you from him but didn't fully believe it, and it was only after we met on the boat that day that I was sure you were the one I was looking for! ”

"Honestly, I still can't figure out some things!" I said with a frown. "If you can give credible answers to my three questions, I would welcome you to join!"

"Just ask!" He replied without hesitation.

"First ,......," I began to ask. The Otomo family is powerful in Kyushu and controls the six northern countries, and the governor of the family, Otomo Yoshizhen, is a hero, and there are many wise ministers and fierce generals under him, why do you want to leave in this situation? ”

"The Otomo family only seems to be powerful now, but in fact it is already in danger!" He said with a gloomy expression. "Yoshizhen Gong is arrogant and arrogant and does not accept loyalty, and he only knows that he is favored by Shiga and Tahara, and he is a villain in general, and he is lax and slack about the rising Satsuma Shimazu family, and half a year ago he demoted my teacher Toji Kanren to Chikugo Tachibana Mountain Castle! As things stand, defeat is only a matter of time. ”

"Is this just a rat trying to escape from a shipwreck? This is not the same as the legend! With a hint of doubt, I asked, "Second, it's not surprising that you can notice the prestige of the Oda family today, but how did you notice me?" My reputation and status are not outstanding in the Oda family! ”

"The current status of fame doesn't mean much......" he said with all seriousness. With the concept of being outstanding among adults, Feihuang Tengda is just around the corner! ”

"Exceptional...... Concept...... What if the Oda family was like me? I asked suddenly. After all, you haven't come into contact with the rest of the Oda family! ”

"Ha, ha, ha, if that......" he laughed out loud. I'm afraid the Oda family has already won the world now! ”

"You've really won a prize!" I couldn't stop laughing. "One last question: What do you want me to do for you when you come to me?"

"The fall of the Otomo family is inevitable, but please ......" His face sank, and I seemed to see the tears in his eyes. In the future! Please make sure that the Oda family chooses the Otomo family as an ally, only then can the Otomo family survive! I'm begging you here! With that, he pressed his forehead to the ground.

I was shocked on the spot, and after a long time, I said, "Welcome to the Stars Family!" ”