For Higo, in addition to the Otomo family and the Luo family, the two largest local wealthy families are the Sagara family and the Omiya family.

The Sagara family controls the coastal basin of the Kuma River on the southern land of Higo, and also controls the Yatsushiro Plain, so its stone height is also about 100,000 koku. At this time, the governor of the Sagara family, Sagara Yoshitsu, supported the friendship with the Satsuma Shimazu family, which was separated by a mountain, and also supported Kikuchi Yoshitake to resist the invasion of the Otomo family. It's just that, according to the development of history, soon Sagara Yoshizi will be murdered by his brother-in-law Uemura Yoriko, and then Uemura Yoriko's son Sagara Haruhiro will come to power. Haruhiro Sagara, who came to power at the beginning of his power, and his father Yoriko Uemura, who secretly controlled the real power of the family, both supported the Ito family's attack on the Satsuma Shimazu family. It wasn't until Sagara Haruhiro's son Sagara Yoshiyo succeeded to the family governor, and when the rise of the Satsuma Shimazu family was irresistible, he re-allied with the Shimazu family, but unfortunately, the good times did not last long, and with the unification of Shimazu and Osumi after the two countries, the Shimazu family tore up the covenant and resolutely sent troops to the Fatgo Sagara family. Sagara Yoshiyo had to join forces with the Omiya family and the Kai family to resist the invasion of the Shimazu family, but in the end they were also defeated and surrendered. Soon after, under the pressure of the Shimazu family, he united with the Nawa family who also surrendered to the Shimazu family, attacked the Omiya family and the family of Ie, and finally died at the hands of his friend Kai Soun.

As for the Omiya family, they almost control the border area between eastern Higo and Bungo, and also touch the Yatsushiro Plain and the Kumamoto Plain, and there are nearly 100,000 stone in Shigao. Due to the relationship with the power of the Otomo family, the Omiya family has always been a strong supporter of the Otomo family.

In addition to the Sagara and Omiya families, due to the just-concluded conflict between the Luo family and the Otomo family, the wealthy clans in central and northern Higo have been damaged to varying degrees. But the Kikuchi family has risen by taking advantage of the situation.

Speaking of the Kikuchi family. Although it is the guardian of the Higo generations. But with the decline of power, the retainers and the family separated, and finally ended up with grandma not loving grandma. Since Kikuchi Yoshitake defected to the Luo family, not only can he exchange a large amount of material support for the Luo family, but at the same time, with the Luo family's population purchase strategy and the incitement strategy in Higo, more and more people, especially the local original owners, have joined Kikuchi Yoshitake's camp. This time, the strength of each family has been damaged. Kikuchi Yoshitake also began to blatantly expand his strength.

And when Kikuchi Yoshitake participated in the ambush of the Luo family this time, he also attracted another powerful force hidden in the shadows of Higo. This is exactly what Higo has always been.

The leader of Higo Ichijo is none other than Honganji Shoyi. He was originally a monk under Honganji Zhengru, but seven or eight years ago, he came to Kyushu with the purpose of spreading the teachings of the Ichizanji sect, and then traveled all over Kyushu, and finally chose the stronghold of the Ichiganji sect in Kyushu at that time.

As the power of the Otomo family began to infiltrate and even gradually gain a dominant position in Higo, this made Honganji Shoyi, who tried to take advantage of Higo's chaotic situation to develop believers, very dissatisfied, so after Kikuchi Yoshitake came to the door and suggested that they unite to resist the Otomo family, Honganji Shoyi agreed without hesitation.

On this day, Higo Shimo-gun is in the Korinji Temple near the Tsubajin Pass in Isejo-gun. Honganji Naoyi is discussing a confidential matter with an envoy sent by Kikuchi Yoshitake.

After all these years of Higo management in Kyushu, places such as Seiganji, Korin-ji Temple, and Kaimi-an near the Tsukipo Shrine Pass have long been the territory of the Ichō sect. And Honganji Shangyi is also pampered. At this time, he had a fleshy face and a fat body, and if it weren't for the brocade robe on his body that could tell his identity, otherwise with his appearance, it would be impossible to be close to the monk anyway.

The envoy of Kikuchi Yoshitake saluted directly after seeing Shangyi of Honganji Temple: "I have seen Master Shangyi in the next place. ”

Honganji Shangyi just nodded slightly, as if he didn't put the envoy of Kikuchi Yoshitake in front of him in his eyes at all, and only heard him say lightly: "I don't know if the envoy came this time, what advice do you have for the temple?" ”

"In front of the master, how dare you talk about the word advice, I came here this time to tell the master a great news." Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy behaved very humbly. However, on the way here, he had already thought very clearly, although he didn't know much about Honganji Shangyi, but he knew that now there are still monks who are dedicated to the Buddha, and who is not greedy for profits? That's why he threw a bait and tried to catch it.

Honganji Shangyi thought to himself, Kikuchi Yoshitake, the wronged boss, just cooperated with him at a lot of cost to yin the Otomo family, and now he has sent someone to come before he can sit on the stool in the castle, is there anything good? It seems that there is more to squeeze out some benefits, thinking of this, Honganji Shang Yi smiled and said: "Hehe, that seat is going to listen to you." ”

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy immediately said: "Master Shangyi, now that the strength of the wealthy clans of Higo has weakened after the war with the Ross family, the head of the family invited the master to incite his followers to take the opportunity to make trouble everywhere in Higo, and the family also vigorously cooperated, and after the family controlled these wealthy clans, he was appointed to follow the master to develop believers in these areas, so that not only can he show the prestige of the sect in Higo, but also use this to develop believers in the surrounding areas of Higo, for the master, is this a good thing?" ”

Honganji Shangyi listened to the heart of the heart, he even scolded himself in his heart a fool, such a simple thing, how did he not think of it, if it is really according to the envoy of Kikuchi Yoshitake, for Honganji Shangyi, this opportunity is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, just when he was about to agree to send troops, he thought about it, since it is Kikuchi Yoshitake, the wronged leader, then he should make a lot of money first.

I only heard Honganji Shangyi say: "What the adults said, this seat does not dare to agree, God has the virtue of a good life, I am a disciple of Buddhism, and I really dare to kill lightly?" Don't mention it again. ”

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy couldn't help but scold in his heart after hearing this, you old bald donkey, this is clearly going to blackmail, but scolding is scolding, but he really has no way, if Honganji Shangyi does not incite his followers to launch a single blow, Kikuchi Yoshitake's next plan will not be able to be carried out. This time's strategy is related to the future development of the Kikuchi family, so even if Honganji Shangyi blackmails him, he has to agree.

Thinking of this, Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy gritted his teeth and said: "I dare to ask the master below, I don't know what the requirements are, if I can meet them, I will not refuse." ”

Honganji Shangyi still said unhurriedly: "My lord doesn't know, the temple is short of military funds, and it is difficult to send troops for a while, and it is even more difficult to incite those believers under his command to save thousands of lives." ”

"I wonder how much the master needs?"

Honganji Shangyi already had the intention of sending troops, and when he saw that he had already said this, he no longer played sloppy with him, and said directly: "It still needs a thousand times." ”

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy couldn't help but gasp after hearing this, a thousand times, this is completely blackmail, he knows that although Feihou and even Kyushu are not a rich place, but this Xiangzong, inciting a riot, not only does not cost money, but there is a certain amount of money, although the lord gave himself the right to arbitrary, but if he agrees, he will not be able to explain it after he goes back. I can't agree to anything.

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy has recovered his composure from the initial anxiety, and he understands that he can't continue to be led by the other party's nose, so now he is not in a hurry, and said leisurely: "The military expenses that the master wants, the Kikuchi family can't afford it, since this is the case, then there is only a farewell." ”

Honganji Shang thought that the other party was not in a hurry, but he began to be anxious, he didn't want this beaked duck to fly away, so he hurriedly said: "I don't know how much the Kikuchi family can bear?" ”

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy stretched out a finger and said, "Half of a thousand." ”

"At least eight hundred, otherwise, the adults should leave."

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy thought about it, and it was worth it to exchange 800 Guan for returning to the Kikuchi family to gain a firm foothold in the fat queen, and the lord should not blame him, so he said: "Okay, 800 Kan, after the matter is completed, I will send the military expenses after I make a decision." (To be continued......)