Chapter 50: Future Choices
Staying in the Furusugi family is certainly stable, but the lack of change is not conducive to the "thoughtful" Momiji to achieve his goals.
For example, the seemingly inconspicuous task delegation now, once it involves a huge change in interests, the problem is more thorny.
Momiji's kind personality makes her a nod in the clan, but there are few who can come in handy at critical moments.
Her identity and past experiences limit her possibilities.
Only the ancient cedar water can effectively protect the autumn leaves, but it also puts a shackle on the future of the autumn leaves.
It's also a good opportunity to look for growth from the outside.
Momiji, who is already in his twenties, wants to take the road of ninjas, it's too late, rather than tossing in the field he is not good at, it is better to break through in the official career.
Of course, the "public meal" in the Land of Fire is not so delicious.
The ninja world, which is seriously solidified by all social strata, from the secretary to the servant, most of them are sons inheriting their father's business. It does not say that the ancestors are officials, and the descendants are officials, but to maintain a stable intergenerational inheritance in a certain field without major changes.
For example, it is practiced in various places, generally controlled by several wealthy families, taking turns to sit in the village, and marrying each other for multiple generations, with both prosperity and loss.
Large and small circles, layer upon layer, have formed the stable power structure of the Fire Nation today.
Sitting on the ground, he basically has no chance to enter the house, has no reputation, and cannot go far in his career; The high-ranking lords will not compete for lower-level service and the choice of the clear stream, and would rather live at home or live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, rather than do "cheap labor" and roll in the mud of the "turbid current".
On the whole, it is a bit like the co-governance of the family of "the upper grade has no cold family, and the lower grade has no family", the germination of the aristocratic republic, and the characteristics of the "caste" system with the characteristics of the ninja world.
Gu Shanbu Shui said that he wanted to give Hongye a half-official position, but it was not impossible, with the influence of the Gushan clan, he would definitely be able to do it, but with a little bit of oil and water fat shortage, with the identity of Hongye, he couldn't sit steadily.
Even a big family like the Gushan clan that is internally enlightened and flows smoothly up and down is not good for outsiders to sit their butts crookedly, pick up the bowl to eat, put down the bowl and scold the mother, you can do it, but there are endless troubles.
"Brother Bu Shui, if you want to enter the ranks, my grandfather is willing to give you a position in the Senate, and within five years, you can at least be promoted to the Minister of the Interior. If it weren't for the fact that the uncle-in-law nominally hung the name of the son-in-law, the position of the left and right ministers would have been one of them a long time ago. β
Listening to Gu Shanbushui's words, Ryoshige responded with a little embarrassment,
"However, Momiji's identity is a little embarrassing......"
"It's easy, I won't ask you. I used to be in the ninja circle, and I didn't care much about the change of authority in the government, so I ......"
After hesitating for a while, the little cousin said:
"There are three choices, the first is to take the female division, a subordinate of the Ministry of the Imperial Palace, the position is not high, the power is not heavy, but the sense of presence is very high, it is a good place to make good connections; Secondly, there are many vacancies in the province, and the management of affairs is complicated, which is suitable for officials to play, if you want to make some achievements, you can go to experience; In the end, it is a little acceptance, a noble and idle official, a good friend, and a good tour of the mountains and rivers. β
"Doesn't sound like a serious place!"
Gu Shanbu pressed his temples with a headache.
The so-called women's division is actually a place where innocent women are selected, etiquette is taught, and talents are prepared for the court, and there are also big nobles who will choose handmaidens.
This is a serious training institution for female officials, not a teaching department, and it is neither an artist nor a body. There are all good family girls in it, many of them are careerists who want to hit the big luck and climb the high branches, and there are also wealthy ladies with good rules.
Originally, it was a servant training center for the daimyo, and it also provided a platform for "lady diplomacy" and "handkerchief handkerchief".
Later, it gradually became an existence similar to the royal aristocratic girls' school, and a youth party was held during the New Year's holidays, attracting many sons and brothers who thought they had good conditions to cheer, and it was completely a blind date and friendship garden party.
This kind of place is not very suitable for Momiji, who was born as a maid.
Shikibe Province is not bad, such as Shikibe Doctor's dispatch officer, or the administrative officer under his jurisdiction, Momiji can do it.
However, Gu Shanbushui wanted to arrange an official identity for Hongye, but he was not prepared to let her really take the road of career promotion, worry about housework every day, and how to do serious things within the family?
"It's not bad to have a few words, but isn't this position all arranged for the daimyo cronies? Although the announcements are all trivial, they are also the close attendants of the daimyo......"
Shao Nayan's main responsibilities are still responsible for the preservation and engraving of seals, handling documents and serving as a clerk. It may seem unimportant, but at some point, it can also play a vital role.
It is true that the clerk is not very successful, but if he wants to do bad things, it is really difficult to be discovered, and the master of manipulating words can make several statements about the same thing, and each one seems to be the same, but it gives people the feeling of diametrically opposite.
"It's all in the past!"
The eldest cousin's question made Liang Zhong laugh, and the seemingly omnipotent young family governor turned out to be confused.
"After the order of one village and one country was confirmed, the importance of Shao Nayan plummeted and was gradually marginalized, and now it is also recording some court observations, chatting with ladies and ladies, talking about literature and art, and recording customs and people, it is completely idle, maybe it will be revoked at some time......
"I see!"
As soon as he said this, the young governor understood that it was an official position that was not suitable for the development of the times and was gradually eliminated, and women were not used much before, but now there are many noble women, so it is convenient to have tea parties with the daimyo's wife, princess, etc., to pass the time.
It is just suitable for colored leaves,
"That's it! By the way, what do I need to do if I don't give Momiji? β
"Just make up a good ID, and I'll write a letter to my grandfather and say hello. Just this little thing, no one doesn't have a long eye to obstruct it! β
was originally an idle official who was about to be abolished, and the dignified Gushan family arranged for a person to eat empty salaries, so they could afford you, so just do it honestly.
"So, I'm sorry for you, little brother!"
Cousin, who doesn't understand anything about this and is so curious that he frequently gets into trouble, Gu Shanbushui has no hope, but he didn't expect that there will be a day when it can come in handy.
"It's a trifle!"
Liang waved his hand angrily, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl, he was praised by his eldest cousin, and he was in a very good mood.
"Then again, Hongye is really a golden phoenix flying out of the chicken nest, her scheming and skills are good, Brother Bu Shui respects and follows her advice very much."
"You see that?"
"Anyway, I'm also the only grandson of the Daimyo of the Fire Country, so I'm not so stupid that I can't even see the small tricks in front of me."
Being able to find the grip that can be used from some emergencies and decisively put into action is not a quality that ordinary people can have.
In contrast, the current daimyo lady is not as elegant as Momiji.
"I hope that in the future, I can meet such an excellent wife and concubine."
"Aren't the maids in the daimyo's court bad?"
Liangzhong pursed his lips disdainfully:
"Either indulge in your own world, entertain yourself, and your interests are limited to piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, literature and art, and follow the rules, or you are ambitious, but you can't recognize your own superficiality. Occasionally, there are a few honest ones that can save me snacks, which is good. β
"The living environment is different, and you can't generalize."
In the original timeline, Hongye, who was an orphan girl in a dead country, lived in the country of grass with her daughter, too honest and had no scheming at all, I am afraid that she will not live to adulthood, let alone protect Xianglian.
With her own physical healing ability and Kagura's heart-eye ability, she may not be reduced to the point of being abused to death, but it is difficult to say with this young daughter.
Motherhood is strong!
That "Red Leaf" just wants to protect Xianglian, and the mother and daughter depend on each other for their lives, struggling to survive; Now autumn leaves, I want more.
"If she wants to have financial control, let it be, it's not a bad thing to have ideas and ambitions. It is also her ability to be good at seizing opportunities, knowing how to advance and retreat, and making reasonable use of surrounding resources. β
"I thought that Brother Bu Shui would be unhappy and think that his kindness was being used. Pure affection and love are tainted......"
"What stupid things are you talking about?"
Gu Shanbu Shui smiled slightly.
With the current status of the young family governor, I don't know how many beauties of all colors are coveting.
As long as you are willing, you can be a groom every day, and you can sing until your kidneys fail. Provided, of course, that parents don't block it.
The so-called family affection,There is indeed between the ancient cedar water and the red leaves.,After all, it's a childhood sweetheart who has known each other since childhood.γ
Young boys, how many big sisters do not have a longing for gentleness?
As for love, I really didn't think so far, between the two, it's more about appreciating each other.
"In that accident back then, there were obviously other maids present, why was only the red leaves favored by you? It won't be a sympathy! β
For this kind of gossip, Liangzhong is also very interested, but I can't find a good opportunity to ask before.
Gu Shanbushui couldn't say anything about this question, and after thinking for a while, he replied with a chuckle:
Maybe it was just an accident today, but she realized that it was an opportunity and took it decisively. For the maid of the Gusugi clan, if she can't be left in the back house by the master's family, she will either be given away in the end, or married internally, and start a family with other servants, as for being sent home, it seems to be a good result, but how many young girls who have really seen the luxury of the big nobles, and how many are willing to go back to their hometown to live a life of rough tea and light food, and finally marry hastily and live a mediocre life? β
What happened a few years ago,Some of them can't be investigated clearly.,The murderers have been punished.,As a victim.,Momiji.,Has always shown a strong "self-motivatedness.γ
Maybe some foxes who can't eat it will say that the grapes are sour, but Gu Shanbu Shui, his father Gu Sugi Masako, and Gu Yi Liuli are actually not very disgusted.
Only the incompetent are worried that their subordinates are too talented and threaten their position.
No matter what Momiji wants, the Gusugi family can afford it, as long as her performance is worthy of Gusugi Bushui's expectations of her.
"Sure enough, Brother Bu Shui, he is not looking forward to his soul mate for his future marriage!"
"A wife who perfectly matches my wishes, even in my dreams, I didn't think about it."
Although Gushan Bushui is six or seven years younger than Momiji, it does not mean that the psychological age and the concept of mate selection are naΓ―ve.
Fifty years of greasy uncle's family and thirty years of uncle, add up to equal to an eighty-year-old old man?
If things in the world could really add up so simply, there wouldn't be so much trouble.
"I'm a match with the red **, if you exclude the gap in strength and status, our phase is evenly matched! As for the beautiful love in the poem, I'm sorry, we're not in that kind of relationship. But I still think it's beautiful and very satisfying......"
"I hope Brother Bu Shui won't cause trouble in the future because of this! After all, marriage like ours is largely out of our own hands. β
After hearing this, Liangzhong said with emotion.
Gu Shanbu Shui had expected it, and said lightly:
"That's why I insist on going to Konoha Village and try to be a ninja! As long as it's strong enough, you can get more autonomy! β
"For Momiji?"
"Yes, but not only that, but also for all future encounters, there are more choices!"
There are some things, if you don't plan for a rainy day, you regret it late.
The two cousins were chatting with the sea breeze blowing on the bow of the boat, looking out at the sea in the direction of the sea country.
The goodness of youth, I really like this kind of topic. At this age, it's time to think about this, especially if family and friends also hint intentionally or unintentionally, so that Ryoshige has more hope for the future.
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After afternoon tea, Gu Shanbushui, who had taken a nap, returned to the private office and looked at the documents submitted by his subordinates.
Yasukawa Zaihara, who was standing on the side, waited for Gu Shanbushui to put down the matter at hand before he respectfully stepped forward and asked for his opinion on the armament application.
"Young master, I don't know what you think?"
"Why is the evaluation of high-explosive bombs and cluster bombs so low, and how did the conclusion that mass production is not recommended?"
"This is what we have come up with after brainstorming and converging more data!"
Yasukawa replied,
"The main reason is that the cost is too high, and it works very well in unexpected sneak attacks, in fact, most of the external conflicts of our Gushan family are concentrated in various encounters and security wars, and there is no place for these too advanced and uneconomical weapons. If we devote our energies to manufacturing weapons and training specialized personnel to more traditional armed fields, we can completely train a group of absolute elite troops......
"So, your opinion is to give up?"
As if aware of the unhappiness of the ancient Sugi Bushui, Yasukawa Zaihara sorted out the measures and replied cautiously:
"It is not appropriate to give up completely, my opinion is that to maintain its existence as a necessary deterrent, but not to put all hope here......"