Got a 10% proceeds from the pre-sale, and asked for a reward for Kudo Yucho (later called Naito Masato), and Jingzhen finally got a thought for a long time. Just as he was about to finish fishing and return his energy to the territory to develop and prepare for war, he received an invitation from Kasuga Osumi.

It turned out that in addition to Jingzhen and Takeda Shingen receiving their respective rewards, Kasuga Osumi was also promoted because of his hard work and obtained the coveted status of a samurai. During the Warring States Period, the samurai belonged to the aristocratic class, and could only be hereditary through bloodline and family names, and the children of all industries such as agriculture and industry wanted to step into such ranks, and they basically had to smoke from the ancestral tomb for eight lifetimes to have a trace of possibility.

Of course, Kasuga Osumi knew that he was able to make a contribution and receive this honor, completely stained with the light of Takeda Shingen and Jingzhen. Therefore, in addition to presenting a generous gift to the two, he personally visited the door and invited Jingzhen to attend the celebration reception. After going through the Ming Guoyu incident together, Jingzhen and Kasuga Osumi already have a bit of friendship with colleagues, and Kasuga Osumi is in charge of the Takeda clan's royal merchants, so there is more room for cooperation in the future, and Jingzhen will gladly accept it.

On the day of the celebration reception, Jing Zhen came as promised. I saw that there were many guests present, which was not inferior to the Takeda clan annual meeting a few days ago, in addition to a large number of wealthy businessmen who had business dealings, there was no shortage of official samurai of the family.

"It can be seen that the identity of the royal merchant of Kasuga Osumi is used for dots and conveniences." While Jingzhen and Kasuga Osumi personally welcomed into the house, she secretly thought that she couldn't help but pay more attention to it.

Walking all the way through the banquet on the periphery, and entering the inner seat in the hall dedicated to entertaining the samurai at home, Jingzhen found that the whole banquet was quite orderly, but if you look closely, it is a young man in his twenties with an extraordinary temperament in the middle of the arrangement.

"This is the right help of the adopted son of the next, and I hope His Royal Highness Jingzhen will mention it more in the future!" Following Jingzhen's gaze, Kasuga Osumi hurriedly introduced the identity of the young man to him. It turned out that Kasuga Osumi had no children for many years, so he adopted his son-in-law Unosuke as his adopted son, and prepared to inherit the family business by him after a hundred years, which was also a routine operation in the Warring States period, and Jingzhen didn't particularly care about it.

"Daddy!"

"Gensuke, are you obedient today!" Walking into the inner hall, a child of about six or seven years old jumped into the arms of Kasuga Osumi and was lovingly picked up by the latter.

Intoxicated by the warmth of the old cow licking the calf, Kasuga Osumi almost forgot Jingzhen beside him, until he turned around and saw Jingzhen's playful gaze, he couldn't help but blush, coughed lightly and said:

"Let His Royal Highness Jingzhen smile, this is the youngest son Yuansuke."

At this time, the child named Gensuke also looked straight at Jingzhen. I saw that he had red lips and white teeth, a delicate face, and a porcelain doll carved in pink and jade, which made people really can't help but take a few more looks.

The banquet officially began, and in order to entertain these future colleagues, the spring osumi can be described as painstaking. The winter table was not only full of fresh vegetables and fruits, but also used a large amount of Ming Guoyu at the expense of blood, which made everyone's appetite move, but Jingzhen has been absent-minded. The child called Gensuke always gives him an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

When the banquet was dispersed, Jingzhen naturally got up to say goodbye, but on the way to see him off, he changed his enthusiastic attitude and didn't say a word, and before going out, he couldn't help but say solemnly to Jingzhen:

"His Royal Highness Jingzhen frequently looked at my family Yuanzhu tonight, I don't know what is wrong with that child, or His Highness has other thoughts!"

Jingzhen couldn't help but wonder, it turned out that the beloved son of Kasuga Osumi was very heartfelt, thinking that he had taken a fancy to his young son and was ready to accept him as an attendant, so it was no wonder that he was facing a great enemy.

"Squire?"

"Exceptionally handsome, and surnamed Kasuga!"

"it!"

Suddenly, a bolt of lightning fell from Jing Zhen's brain, and he finally strung all the clues together. That unusually handsome Gensuke is none other than 'Escape Bomb Shoshin' Takasaka Masanobu!

Takasaka Masanobu, who once used the names of Kasuga Tiger Tsuna, Kasuga Masanobu, etc., and the young name Gensuke, and Iatomi Masakei, Baba Nobuharu, and Naito Masatoyo were listed as the four ministers of the Takeda Shingen period and one of the twenty-four generals of Takeda. His father, Kasuga Osumi, had a son in his later years, and when he died, Takasaka Masanobu was still young, and was swept away by his brother (and brother-in-law) Unosuke, who successfully seized the inheritance, and then became a screed attendant at Takeda Shingen's side.

Subsequently, Takasaka Masanobu officially served and was named Kasuga Masanobu, and successively performed well in the battles of Toishi Castle and Koiwatake Castle, and was promoted to the lord of Kozhucheng Castle, and later was promoted to the lord of Haizu Castle with 9,000 stone for his contribution to the construction of Haijin Castle.

After that, under the arrangement of Takeda Shingen, he inherited the Shinano famous Takasaka clan and changed his name to Takasaka Masanobu, and officially entered the ranks of the Takeda clan.

As time passed, Takeda Shingen finally died of illness after the tripartite war, and Takasaka Masanobu was once heartbroken and wanted to be martyred, but finally regained his strength under the persuasion of his colleague Ichichi Nobuturyu, and together with Iitomi Masakakei, Baba Nobuharu, and Naito Masatoyo, he tried his best to assist Takeda Shingen's successor, Takeda Katsuyori.

However, due to various contradictions, the rift between the four ministers of Takeda and the lord Takeda Katsuyori is getting bigger and bigger. In the third year of Tensho, the Battle of Nagashino broke out, and due to various reasons such as disparity in strength and uneven hearts, the Takeda clan swallowed a fiasco. In addition to Takasaka Masanobu staying in the collar, monitoring the upper shirt and the Hojo clan, three of the four Takeda ministers who participated in the battle were all killed in battle, and Takasaka Masanobu's sister-in-law, Takasaka Masasumi, was also killed on the battlefield.

The foundation of his confidant's painstaking work was destroyed and his parents and children who pinned their hopes on the future died suddenly, but as the only remaining veteran of the post-war period, Takasaka Masanobu had no time to grieve for himself, and he had to maintain the Takeda clan, a broken ship that leaked everywhere. He risked his life to propose to Takeda Katsuyori the four strategies of pro-virtuous ministers, far villains, emphasis on internal affairs, and knotting Hojo; The worship ceremony of Takeda Shingen was solemnly held to boast of the strength of his family and deter the enemy countries from all directions; Mitsu Tokugawa Ieyasu Masao, Imagawa clan relics Tsukiyamaden Lady, Weaving Virtue Alliance; For Takeda Katsuyori, he asked to marry the sister of the Hojo clan and consolidate the Kosho Alliance.

Three years later, he finally exhausted his efforts for the Takeda clan and drew the end of his life in Kaizu Castle, where he was stationed. It's a pity that everything he cherished still came to naught in Tianmu Mountain four years later.

Born in this era, Jingzhen did not have any prejudice and ill feelings towards Takasaka Masanobu, but hoped that this talented and fateful child could have a slightly happier childhood, so that his father would not be swept away by his family before his bones were cold. So, he pondered for a moment, and replied to Kasuga Osumi:

"Seeing that Gensuke is smart and clever, I suddenly thought of something, and I couldn't help but get distracted, it's really rude!"

Seeing that Jing Zhen did not squint and looked sincere when he explained, Kasuga Osumi also believed this words, let down his guard and serious face, and just as he was about to ease the atmosphere, Jing Zhen's next words made him frown again.

"His Royal Highness Right Nosuke is capable and promising, Gensuke is also precocious and cute, and His Royal Highness Kasuga really has two good sons. However, there is only one family property, and sometimes it is a worry to have too many good sons, so His Royal Highness Kasuga still has to make a decision early! I took my leave under it! ”

Kasuga Osumi's expression changed, and he wanted to reach out and hold himself to say the truth, but he put down his arm halfway. After Jing Zhen finished mentioning it, he didn't plan to get involved in other people's family affairs, so he turned around and left, leaving the chaotic Kasuga Osumi to think about it for himself.

……

Not to mention how to get entangled in the future of Spring Osumi. After this feast, Jingzhen finally had the opportunity to take his hands and feet to get down to business, that is, shopping and recruiting soldiers. There are hundreds of wastes in the collar to be revived, Nankou is like a mang on the back, and there is nothing lacking in the collar of Jingzhen, and now tens of thousands of windfalls have fallen in his hands, so he naturally wants to buy a lot in order to save his life.

However, equipment, weapons, horses, forage, and all kinds of items were too complicated for Jing Zhen and a few of his companions to sort out, so he quickly thought of a suitable person to act as his agent.

"Sakata-sama, long time no see!"

"Yo, isn't this His Royal Highness Jingzhen, it's really a distinguished guest! I wonder what His Highness is doing here? ”

"Haha, the owner of the Mengguan Pavilion Ende, he also made a small fortune this time, so he will take care of Lord Sakata's business."

"His Royal Highness Jingzhen is really looking for the right person! It's not boasting under it, if the Kai collar is complete in terms of categories and fair prices, if it is second in the next, no one dares to call it the first! ”

"Sakata-sama really speaks better than sings! But there's a lot of need, so I wonder if Sakata-sama really has the skills? ”

Yes, the tool man that Jing Zhen thought of was Sakata Genemon, the leader of the Kai merchant seat and the owner of Sakata House, who was very active in the pre-sale of Ming Guoyu. Although he is mercenary and has no bottom line, he can quickly defect in front of interests, sell the interests of many businessmen and make a lot of money, which shows that he is a person with both ambition and skill, and as a business leader, he has a deep network, as long as he promises enough benefits, he will be able to achieve his long-cherished wish.

"Naturally, His Royal Highness Jingzhen just speaks!"

"Okay, then let's give it a try! Thirty military horses and a full set of iron hooves, horse armor, ear coverings, mother clothes, and half a year's forage beans are needed. In addition, there are 100 leather tools and 100 spears......"

"It's going to be done in the next place, but it's hard to walk on the snowy road in winter, and the cost is ......."

"All of them have added three percent to the market price! In addition, if it can be purchased within three days, I will give Sakata an additional 20% of the expedited fee! ”

"Haha, Lord Jingzhen is refreshing! In addition, do you need good horses when you buy armaments? ”

Jingzhen's heart moved, yesterday she was thinking about finding a good horse to compensate Takeda Shingen, and today she happened to meet it, it was really a coincidence. So he said with a little interest:

"Oh, what a good horse, let's try it!"

"It's true, the body is strong, the belly and calves are long, the coat is yellow and white, the beak is slightly black, and it is a rare good horse!" Genemon Sakata first blew vigorously at first, and then reinvented, "It's just that the horse has another owner, and it's just on consignment in our store, so I can't check it for a while." However, the seller was in the town, and His Royal Highness sat down to have a cup of tea, and immediately ordered someone to look for it, and he could arrive in an hour and a half. ”

"Tea is enough, and Sakata-sama only quickly sent someone to find a seller. Let's go to the side for a stroll first, and then turn back here after a cup of tea. ”

When Jingzhen bought a large amount of rice grains, pickled fish, celery ginseng (carrots), wild boar and venison in the nearby rice shop and grocery store, and arranged for the store to transport them directly back to the territory, Shi Shiran returned to Bantianya. At this time, Sakata Genemon and a man with a horse were already waiting in the backyard of the house.

I saw that the yellow horse was really the same as the description of Sakata Genemon, but the hooves pierced the nose, the belly was sunken and the hair was long, obviously he had been hungry for a long time, and his fat had fallen heavily, but fortunately, his muscles and bones were still there, as long as he ate carefully and served well, he could still restore his old appearance.

Look at the man who led the horse, wearing a half-worn and worn body, although he was bearded and burly, but his muscles were collapsed and his face was full of vegetables, and he was as depressed as the horse.

Without waiting for Jingzhen to open his mouth to ask the price, the man carefully identified it a few times, and asked without confirmation:

"But the nun who broke the middle tail and captured Imai in front of His Royal Highness Jingzhen?"

"It's here, listening to Your Excellency's tone, isn't it also from my family?"

"Sure enough, it's Lord Jingzhen in person, you have repeatedly performed miraculous feats, and you are the rising star of your family, I don't know! In the lower Yokota Takamatsu, and for the Bizen Mamoru (Ganli Hutai) with the head of the Ashigaru group, that day in the Bizen Mamoru banquet with the adults have a fate, otherwise this time would not dare to rashly recognize. ”

"Yokota Takamatsu? This is also a fierce man who will become one of the five ministers of Jiayang and the twenty-four generals of Takeda in later generations! Jingzhen didn't expect that he just bought a horse at random, and he was able to meet a famous minister again. It is rumored that Yokota Takamatsu is good at wisdom and strategy, proficient in how to identify and comprehend the enemy's movements, and has a reputation as "the first to win", even in the famous Takeda family, he has a place in the family, and he is deeply trusted by Takeda Shingen. He took the initiative to stand up and die heroically during the "Toishi Collapse" (Note 1), which made Takeda Shingen feel distressed.

Seeing that the famous generals of later generations have not yet made a career, and they look poor, Jingzhen can't help but have a heart of communication, and half-pull and half-drag him to a nearby wine house to sit down and reminisce.

After a few drinks, the two gradually let go of their restraints, and chatted all over the world. After this chat, the two sides actually climbed up to distant relatives, this Yokota Takamatsu is actually the same as Jingzhen, and he was also born in the Sasaki branch of Omi Province. Its ancestral place, Yokota Township, Koga County, Omi Province, is only dozens of miles away from Nizi Township, Inoushang County, Omi Province, the ancestral land of the Nizi clan, and it can be regarded as the same ancestor and fellow villager.

The chicken and dolphin society (note 2) naturally became a little closer out of thin air. Seeing the pride of the young man, Yokota Takamatsu couldn't help but sigh when he was slightly drunk, and he was depressed with the wine.

It turned out that unlike Jingzhen, who had a smooth journey and was already a small lord of 2,000 koku at a young age, Yokota Takamatsu's experience was much more bumpy and tortuous. As a native of Koga County, he was born in the Rokkaku clan in his early years, and later left Omi with a cadre of Koga ninjas due to the Rokkaku civil strife, wandered in all directions, and was finally adopted by the Kai Takeda clan.

However, for more than ten years since joining the Takeda clan, Yokota Takamatsu has never been trusted, and he has only been arranged to command the Koga ninja to monitor the intelligence of several surrounding countries. Struggling in the position of the head of the Ashigaru group, the year-round Yulu is not enough to support himself and the accompanying Koga ninjas, resulting in fewer and fewer subordinates, and life is becoming more and more embarrassing. Today, it has fallen to the point where Qin Qiong sells horses.

However, Yokota Takamatsu, who let go of the bitter water, did not know that there would always be a time when gold would shine, and he would be bitter in a few years. After Takeda Shingen succeeded him, he soon discovered Yokota Takamatsu's talent, and gave him 3,000 kan Zhixing (note 3), and gave him 30 cavalry and 100 ashigaru, so that he could serve as the general of Ganli Hutai and show his skills in the Shinano invasion.

Looking at the depressed Yokota Takamatsu in front of him, a thought suddenly flashed in Jingzhen's mind, and he couldn't help but thump his heart, and after simulating success or failure several times, he finally made up his mind, straightened his sitting posture, and said solemnly to Yokota Takamatsu:

"His Royal Highness Gao Song should have heard that it is the time to employ people in the foundation of the foundation. After talking just now, I deeply felt that His Royal Highness Gao Song had a furrow in his chest, and it was a pity that his talent could not be displayed. I don't know if His Royal Highness Takamatsu is willing to help in the next hand, and he will definitely be able to show his talents! ”

"With the permission of the lord of the pavilion, he can directly appoint and dismiss the following positions of the general of the chamber, and I am willing to extend the post of general to His Royal Highness Takamatsu, and at the same time give His Highness 200 kan annual salary, and recruit the Koga ninja under the command of His Highness with 2,000 kan per year, which is still managed by His Highness as usual. As long as His Royal Highness Takamatsu nods and agrees, Bizen Mamoru will hand over to his good offices! ”

Hearing Jingzhen's sudden invitation, Yokota Takamatsu couldn't help but wake up, and after a little thought, he was greatly moved.

Since defecting to the Takeda clan, he has been in the position of head of the group for thirteen years, and there are several thirteen years in his life to waste. As long as he nodded his head, he not only jumped into the general's rank, but also had an income of 200 yuan that can be called a super high annual salary, and the brothers under his command could be regarded as having a stable future, and he had no reason to refuse at all. It's just that His Royal Highness Jingzhen in front of him, although he is a big celebrity in front of the hall owner, but after all, he only has a mere two thousand stones, so he really has such energy?

"Your Highness Jingzhen, this is really...

looked at Yokota Takamatsu's great move, but he swallowed his posture. Jing Zhen guessed the doubts in his heart after turning his mind, and couldn't help but introduce with a smile

"Of course, this family is only 2,000 stones, and it seems to be a small family. But there are a few crooked talents in the next business, and they don't all rely on the real estate to make a living, this is not just to make the next 200,000 yuan transaction for the owner of the museum, and he has also made some money from small and medium-sized enterprises, of course, he will also have some privileges in terms of appointment and dismissal. The above conditions for His Highness Takamatsu and his brothers are not in the air. ”

"In that case, I am willing to serve His Highness, and all my brothers under my command will also entrust you with it!"