Kyoto in Japan was founded in the 12th year of Enryaku (793) as Heiankyo, and the capital was officially moved from Nagaokakyo the following year. This Heianjing is 4.7 kilometers north and south, about 4.5 kilometers from east to west, the basic structure imitates Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty of China, square and square, there is an imperial palace in the center of the north, and the Suzaku Street in the north and south of the city is separated by the left and right Beijing, and then divided into dozens of squares by a number of horizontal and longitudinal streets in the straight direction.

Although its name is Heiankyo, it is modeled after Chang'an in China, but it is customary to call this capital "Luo". Because the Japanese archipelago officially contacted China in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the Eastern Han Dynasty and subsequent Wei, Jin and other dynasties all set up their capitals in Luoyang, in other words, "Luo" can be regarded as the abbreviation of the capital. The Japanese followed suit and called their capital "Raku", and the vicinity of the capital was "Rakuchu". In the Warring States period, when entering Kyoto with an army, people referred to this military action as "Joraku".

Astronomical 12th year, 1543 A.D., September.

On this day, a huge convoy appeared on the streets of Kyoto. From time to time, one can see flags representing a certain daimyo in the convoy. If it weren't for the fact that this convoy was all dressed as caravans, people would have thought that there was a daimyo in Shangluo.

"Is this the family crest of the daimyo ?" Such a huge convoy naturally attracted a large number of people to watch, and when someone saw the family crest on the flag, they couldn't help asking.

"Hehe, you don't know what to do with this, do you?" Someone in the crowd immediately said.

"Do you know what your Excellency said?"

"Exactly. Let me tell you, this is a family crest from the Luo family in Kyushu. Do you know the way of the Western Shuangying? Then the passer-by gushed and introduced the Luo family to the people around him.

If someone who often drinks at the tavern by the lake in Utsuyama Castle in Togae passes by, they will recognize that this is the "ronin" who said in the tavern that he would move his family to the territory of the Luo family. His identity is none other than the detective of the Luo family. Specializing in spreading the reputation of the Roche family in various places. Attract ronins to settle in the Luo family's territory.

Here, the Luo family detective pretended to be a ronin and introduced the Luo family to the people around him. On the other side, a Sheng Long also seemed to be in high spirits at this time. This time, the route to send money and food to Kyoto was drawn up by him and Masayo.

In this era, it was extremely difficult to travel overland to Kyoto with hundreds of people, including families or the like. Now that the big names and wealthy families in various places are in their own right, how could they let such a large group of people suddenly appear in their territory? If many of these people still carry weapons, even if they don't wear armor, don't carry a banner, and only carry a sword, they won't let you pass. It can be said that as long as you are a normal lord, you will never let you pass with a large number of people in a big way.

Even those merchants who go from south to north. They also try to choose to take the waterway. Even if they had to travel by land, they would only pass in batches, each of which was less than a hundred people. At the same time, you have to have a good relationship with the local lord.

Of course, now the Luo family is transporting 10,000 copper coins and tens of thousands of stones of rice from Kyushu to Kyoto, and the number of people in charge of guarding on the way is definitely not good, but if there are more, it will be a little tasteless, and the wealthy families along the way will not let them go, and they will even rob them. Thinking about it, Sheng Long thinks that it is safer to take the waterway. Just bypass some pirates and areas where the famous and powerful navy is thriving. A Shenglong idea coincides with Zhengliang. As a result, the Luo family's navy sailed at sea for several months before reaching Sakai Town.

After receiving the news that the supplies escorted by the navy were about to arrive, Ichijo Shengtaka immediately began to prepare for the safe delivery of money and grain to Kyoto. After all, the vicinity of Kyoto is not very stable now. Based on the relationships we have built in Kyoto and Sakai Town. He soon received permission from the Hosokawa family and the Miyoshi family. At the same time, he also dredged up relations between the imperial court and the shogunate in advance.

So this trip to Kyoto went well. The wheelbarrow convoy carrying money and food finally entered Kyoto without danger. Bringing money and food to Kyoto. It can be regarded as the first purpose of this trip.

This is the name of the Roche family. Along the way, a Shenglong deliberately let people display the banner of the Luo family, and at the same time sent people to spread the information of the Luo family everywhere, at least let many people in Kyoto know that there is such a family as the Luo family. In a sense, this time can be regarded as a special Shangluo for the Luo family.

Now, he was about to try to achieve the second goal of this time, which was to get as much benefit as possible from the imperial court and the shogunate.

The news that the Luo family's convoy had entered Kyoto had not yet reached Kyushu, but the news that the Luo family had taken control of Higo Amakusa County had already reached all the families in Kyushu......

"Bang dang!"

In the council hall of the Inner Pavilion of the Bungo Mansion, a fine Ming porcelain cup shattered after intimate contact with the wooden floor.

"The lord, please calm your anger, now you should first consider dealing with the Luo family's actions in the fat queen." After seeing that the governor of the family, Otomo Yoshikan, was furious after receiving information about Shimabara Bay, Yatsushiro Sea, and Amakusa Beach, the important minister of the Otomo family, Usukikan, immediately admonished.

Otomo Yoshikan is also a thoughtful person, and after calming down for a while, he immediately asked, "Jiansu, how do you think the family should deal with it?" ”

Usuki Jiansu immediately muttered: "My lord, Your Majesty heard that His Royal Highness Yiwu seems to be active again in the fat queen. ”

"Hmph, this unscrupulous brother, sooner or later the lord of the country will exile him to Arima Island with his own hands." As soon as he heard Usuki Jian's quick mention of Kikuchi Yoshitake, Otomo Yoshikan immediately became angry.

"My lord, now that Feihou is being harassed by the Luo family, not only the interests of his own family will be affected, but even the interests of His Royal Highness Yiwu in Feihou will also be affected, why don't my family consider sending someone to His Royal Highness Yiwu to discuss with him about driving the Luo family out of Feihou?" Usuki said earnestly.

"Hmm!" Otomo Yoshikan was silent for a while, and then nodded in agreement. After all, instead of internal fighting, it is better to drive outsiders out of fat first and then close the door to fight at home?

"It's just, who should I send to contact that unscrupulous brother?" After figuring it out, Otomo Yoshikan immediately had a headache for the candidate to be persuaded again. In the past few years, the two brothers Otomo Yoshikan and Kikuchi Yoshitake have almost been intolerable, and they really haven't had much contact.

"My lord, my majesty thinks that after entering Tian Dan, Shou Qincheng can be competent for this." Mortar Jiansu immediately recommended.

"Is Shintaro (i.e., Otomo Sorin) a teacher?" Otomo Yoshikan groaned. As soon as he mentioned Irita Dango Shouko, Otomo Yoshikan couldn't help but think of Shintaro who was not long in Motofu. Since the death of his mother (that is, Yoshitaka Ouchi's sister and the mother of Otomo Sorin), Otomo Yoshikan has married another stepwife, and since then Shintaro's personality has become a bit perverse, which has caused Otomo Yoshikan quite a headache.

"My lord, after entering Tian Dan, he has an old relationship with His Royal Highness Yiwu, and he can be used for this important task." Seeing that Otomo Yoshikan was pondering, Usuki Jian quickly thought that Otomo Yoshikan was hesitating again, so he immediately urged.

"In that case, it's up to you to arrange this." Otomo Yoshikan finally nodded.

"Lord, in addition, the family can also contact the Sagara family of Minami Higo and the Shimazu family of Satsuma, the strength of the Luo family invaded Higo, and they must be restless as the neighbors of the Luo family. This family just united with these two families to deal with the Luo family. Usuki suggested again.

"Hmm." After pondering again, Otomo Yoshikan agreed. The Sagara family is naturally going to be wooed. After all, the current strength of the Otomo family in Higo is mainly concentrated in the central and northern regions, and there is not much conflict with the Sagara family in the south for the time being. As for the Shimazu family. Although the former Shimazu family governor Shimazu Minoru fled back to Bungo in embarrassment a few years ago, he was very angry, after all, no matter what, Shimazu Yoshihisa's maiden family is his relative, and the Shimazu family is really too faceless this time. But now that there is a strong enemy of the Luo family, there is no need to mention these irrelevant things.

"I'll leave these things to you, and besides, send me a secret edict inviting the heads of the families who have submitted to the Higo family to the Mansion Pavilion to discuss important matters.

"Yes, my lord!"

(Today's fourth shift, officially ask you for a monthly pass!) (To be continued......)