A samurai who doesn't want to be a daimyo is not a good onmyoji

Chapter 243 Kasuga Mountain City
A few hours later, when Nagamasa Asai descended from the sky on a white tiger and made a stunning appearance, no matter what their original thoughts were, many samurai of the Uesugi family could only feel awe in their hearts at this moment.

With such power, it is no wonder that in just half a year, the weak Asai family was able to expand to more than 50 koku, making it one of the most powerful forces in the entire Nibon.

And I heard that he was extremely kind to the defeated warriors and wealthy families. Except for some stubborn die-hards, most of the warriors who had been enemies with him were able to claim their original lands, and even had the opportunity to serve under him and continue to open up frontiers. Expanding soil.

In addition, Saito Toshioharu, the last son of Mino's old boss Dosan, also works for the Asai family, which means that the area currently occupied by the Asai family has hardly been affected much.

Even if the titular daimyo Saito Ryuuki is still there, but he hastily succeeded him just now in Yuanfu, whether it is martial arts or fame, he is far inferior to Asai Nagamasa, especially now that he is still setting fire to the city, and then fled eastward. Escaped.

Such a comparison makes Asai Nagamasa's generosity and kindness even more evident. Therefore, almost no incident occurred in most of Meino occupied by the Asai family.

As long as three or two years pass and people's hearts completely stabilize, even if the Asai family's land has not grown an inch during this period, their power will surely grow further.

Although the Uesugi family's national power appears to be superior on the surface, most of the samurai, although called retainers, are actually subordinate.

Most of the territories are self-governing by samurai at all levels, and only a small part of the food and taxes produced are used as symbolic offerings. The real national power of the Uesugi family is probably not as good as the current Asai family.

Due to this understanding beforehand, coupled with the powerful force displayed by Asai Nagamasa, the subsequent talks went very smoothly, and the two families soon reached a preliminary agreement to jointly form a military alliance to watch each other.

Not only against Saito Ryuuki's group and Hida Country in Mino Country who are very likely to be influenced by demons, but also against the cruel and unjust Takeda family, as well as the Ichikazu clan in places such as Kaga and Noto who may have conflicts in the future. believer.

Yes, although the name of the Uesugi family, Terutora Uesugi, was a devout Buddhist believer and even claimed to be the incarnation of Bishamonten more than once, she hated the monks in Kaga Kingdom who were not doing their jobs properly.

According to what she said, monks should honestly chant sutras, pray to Buddha, and practice Buddhism intensively. Now they are aggressively expanding their followers and even openly grabbing land that originally belonged to warriors. This is really not what real monks would do.

The other samurai of the Uesugi family basically maintained the same attitude, maintaining a hostile attitude towards the monks.

Of course, this is not only supporting their family governor, but also because their old enemy - "Tiger of Kai" Takeda Shingen, in the past battles with the Uesugi family, used it more than once to fight with many Buddhists, especially with the Ichigo clan. The good relationship between them, and the "always on" inciting rebellion in the Uesugi family territory really took a lot of their energy.

Although it basically ended with their victory, in the process, they would inevitably lose troops and consume a lot of food, gold and silver.

Of course Asai Nagamasa understands what is going on. Although the average quality of the Ichikui people is very long, including men, women, old and young, and they are basically farmers originally, with almost zero combat literacy, the most rare thing about them is that they are influenced by the Ichigo clan. They have been brainwashed and have extremely high morale, and they are not afraid of death.

As long as they recite the Buddha's name of Yixiangzong, they can go to the Western Paradise after death. How can they be afraid of death?
Compared to the Ashigaru who were unfavorable in battle, collapsed at the first touch, and easily absorbed, they were somewhat more difficult to deal with.

Once a formal alliance is made with the Uesugi family, the Asai family may also be strongly hostile to the Ichiku clan of Kaga, Noto and other places.

However, based on the alliance with the Asakura family, the Asai family has never dealt with the Ichikki clan in that place. In addition, now that he has maintained a good relationship with the Ichikō clan Motoyama-Ishiyama Gobo through the Suzuki family, so as long as he It wouldn't be a big problem if we didn't directly send troops to encircle and suppress the opponent.

All in all, the benefits of this covenant to the Asai family far outweigh the disadvantages.

The Uesugi family and the Takeda family both have 80 million daimyo, and their actual war potential is even higher because both have various minerals including gold mines in their territories.

At the same time, the Uesugi family is close to the sea and can sell salt, and the Takeda family is prolific in fine horses and war horses. This leads to the fact that they appear to be a daimyo with 80 million koku, but in fact they can easily exert a war potential of more than 100 million koku.

Although the Uesugi family is more like a military alliance, if you take away the extraordinary power of himself, Shima Sakon and others, the current Asai family will definitely be inferior to the other party. After all, the Asai family's foundation is too weak.

However, after a short discussion, both parties unanimously decided that this covenant would not be announced to the public for the time being and could be used as a surprise weapon at critical moments.

Then Asai Nagamasa discussed with Usami Sadamitsu, the Uesugi family's military advisor and the main person in charge of this meeting, about the trade between the two parties.

Usami Sadaman and others did not refuse, because business dealings are a matter of cooperation and mutual benefit. Soon after a brief discussion, they decided that the Uesugi family would mainly assist the two important ministers in internal affairs, foreign affairs and economics: Naoe Keizuna and Higuchi Kanetoyorai are in charge of related matters.

The Uesugi family has mines, gold, grain, fish, and salt, and is extremely rich in products. Naoetsunomachi is also a famous town in Nippon. Of course, they are willing to open up new trade routes and earn more gold and silver. .

Similarly, Asai Nagamasa is also happy to see this situation. If we can combine Izumo's Matsue Town - Echizen's Tsuruga Town - Echigo's Naoetsu Town, plus the Wakasa Takeda they recently tried to contact. If the small towns of Hamamachi are linked together, it will form a very good water trade route.

Just this way, it is easy to make tens of thousands of taels of silver every year.

But the only thing that made him a little embarrassed was that compared to Echigo, who was rich in materials, Kitaomi didn't seem to have anything that could be traded.

Although he quickly decided to put [-]% of the southern barbarian goods obtained from the Agot Chamber of Commerce in Jie Town on this trade road, apart from the merchants in Jie Town, he is currently the only one who can directly get it from the Agot Chamber of Commerce. To the warriors of Nanmanwu, the value of these things is still very high.

But this is still a bit too little. After all, the Agote Chamber of Commerce can only purchase goods once every few years. Even if it is all given to him, it is actually not much.

Seeing his slightly frowning expression, Military Advisor Usami Sadamitsu couldn't help but have a thought. After communicating quickly with several colleagues in front and behind him who were famous for their intelligence, Higuchi Kanetoshi finally spoke tentatively. .

"Your Highness, I have a heartfelt request. Recently, there have been monsters raging in our territory. The rat monsters on the border of Hida Country are also becoming more and more rampant. Although the warriors patrol and guard all day long, it is difficult to resist their invasion."

After a slight pause, he gritted his teeth and said, "I wonder if His Highness can grant you something that can resist demons, such as a demon-killing knife or a demon-exorting sword?"

As soon as he said these words, most of the retainers of the Uesugi family suddenly became excited. Martial arts cannot be taught lightly, but can the other party be willing to teach them the power that is said to have come from Lord Seimei?

After all, he is the famous Seimei Gong. Even if there is only one percent of his magic, it will probably benefit our family a lot, right?

But after hearing this, Uesugi Kagetora, the governor of the Uesugi family, who had not said a few words since the beginning of this meeting and seemed to be in a state of mind most of the time, could not help but frown slightly for a moment, feeling very uncomfortable. Appropriate.

But before she could apologize, Asai Nagamasa suddenly realized.

Yes, it seems that he has missed a very profitable method all this time.

Among the primary spells of each department, there are spells such as Fire Blade and Earth Blade, which can temporarily add mana to weapons to increase the damage of corresponding attributes.

They may not last for less than a quarter of an hour during combat before they completely fail and require another spell cast. However, once some basic spell materials are supplemented, the blessing effect can easily last for days or even months.

Similarly, there are similar spells that can be released on armor. A few days ago, Senko Muramasa made a special armor with the scales of Yatogami. Before it was given to Ii Naotora, Axiu and others, it was made by him. I have cast spells myself.

And this is not a one-shot deal, because the energy on it will be consumed quickly during the battle, to be precise, when the enemy is cut, and the energy will become an ordinary weapon when the energy is gone, and then the onmyoji will need to cast the spell again Enchanted.The difficulty of these spells is also very low, not to mention himself, even Miyabe Jijun, the little witch Kaga, Numata Yuguang and others can easily complete them, even the smaller ones newly trained by the little witch Kaga recently. Among the witches, there are already two or three who can try to cast spells.

This Higuchi Kanetoyo is really a talent, he actually reminded himself.

In this case, when I return to Xiaodani City later, I can make arrangements.

The little witches can quickly practice their spells in this way. The samurai of this family will get the best quality weapons, and the lower quality ones can be sold to the Uesugi family to obtain gold, silver and food. It is simply perfect.

However, it might as well go one step further.
Thinking of this, Asai Nagamasa immediately burst out laughing: "Higuchi Kanetoyo is indeed the loyal pillar of the Uesugi family, and he is so smart. For the sake of the friendship between my family and the Uesugi family, I will take this into consideration. "

"However, due to my many political affairs, I cannot make it myself. I can only have my disciples make it for me. I am afraid that its duration and effect will make you a little disappointed."

Although he said so, Higuchi Kantoyo and the others were overjoyed, Higuchi Kantoyo hurriedly said modestly: "How dare, how dare, Your Highness is really absurd, His Highness can just call Xia Kanetoyo."

Considering the other party's status, it was polite to call him "sir", but if he really dared to agree, he would be too stupid. Not to mention what his colleagues would think, even the lord would definitely not be able to spare him!

Next to him, Usami Sadamitsu also hurriedly said: "I am extremely grateful to His Highness for your generosity. Please rest assured, Your Highness, that whether we are facing the Saito family or Hida Country, our family will definitely stand firmly on Your Highness's side."

Other retainers also thanked them one after another. They didn't have any hope at first, but they didn't expect that the "Dragon of Omi" was as generous as the legend. Then when the Demon-Conquering Blade really arrives at the family, he will be the first to get the advantage. Aren’t they important ministers?
Even if the other party says it was made by his apprentices, it is definitely much stronger than the weapons made by Fan Tie!
Seeing all the retainers hurriedly surrounding each other to compliment each other, only Uesugi Teruhora next to her did not speak, but the admiration on her face became even stronger.

However, her heart was not as calm as she appeared on the surface, because she had just acquired a very strange looking bear, which looked like a black and white bear. He called himself a Panda, or the guardian spirit of an iron-eating beast. Nagging.

It was precisely because the other party's chatter really distracted her that she seemed a little indifferent or even rude on such an important occasion. It was really because she was afraid of saying the wrong thing accidentally.

Really, if I knew this guy was so nagging, maybe after I rescued him back then, I should just throw him to Ah Ling!

"Hui Hu, please find an opportunity to ask him if he has ever been to Cathay, or if he has received any training."

"Otherwise, how could he have a white tiger as his mount and a Seven-Star Sword hanging on his waist?"

"Okay, I understand, please be quiet, but I have only met him twice before. Counting this time, it is the third time. We are just acquaintances, how can we be so rash?"

"But this matter is very important."

Before the iron-eating beast finished speaking, a cold snort suddenly sounded next to him.

"Hmph, it's just an iron-eating beast. It doesn't understand etiquette. No wonder it was easily killed by monsters. The master and I had to work together to rescue him."

The iron-eating beast immediately turned to look at the figure holding an umbrella in his right hand and a rat in his left hand. He was exuding a mellow Buddha's light and could not even see his specific appearance. He sprayed wildly without hesitation.

"Only you can? Only you are good? What about the 'Bisamonten' from the Inda Kingdom? I think it's almost the same as the 'Fart Shamenten'. Aren't you a dead ghost like me now?"

The golden figure suddenly became furious: "What did you say? I am the Protector of the World in the North, Bishamonten, the third heaven among the twenty heavens. You are just a mere iron-eating beast. How dare you act so arrogantly in front of me?"

But it was obvious that his words had no effect on the eloquent iron-eating beast. He blocked them all with just one sentence.

"Oh? The great Lord Bishamonten, do you remember how you died? At least I still know that I was killed by a monster!"

Bishamonten was silent for a moment, because he really didn't know about this matter. He couldn't remember anything except his skills, as if he had drank the water of the Forgotten River.
"Ah, you two, have you had enough trouble? You are not allowed to speak again for the next half hour. If you interrupt my business again, I will teach you a lesson!"

The two guardian spirits couldn't help but froze for a moment, and then shut their mouths obediently.

Although generally speaking, the possessed person cannot do anything to the guardian spirit, they have already shared life and death.

But who made them meet an extraordinary genius?Being able to cultivate a "stainless and leak-free" body on her own, she can completely cut off contact with the outside world and not replenish the guardian spirits with any energy. Even if she doesn't starve them to death, she can still starve them to death.

Although this would mean losing both sides, they would never doubt her determination, not even the iron-eating beasts who had just arrived here would have any doubts.

"You two have been waiting for today."

Before Uesugi Teruhora finished speaking, he heard Asai Nagamasa on the other side laughing: "Hahaha, it's rare to meet the good men and generals of the Uesugi family and have a good time, so for the sake of the friendship between the two families, we can go further. I don't know. Are the Uesugi family willing to accept a simple condition?"

Having said this, Asai Nagamasa deliberately slowed down his speech, and then looked around: "How can I successfully introduce the cultivation methods of onmyoji and shrine maidens to the Uesugi family?"

As soon as he finished speaking, many Uesugi retainers who were busy complimenting him were stunned. They couldn't believe their ears, but then they were overjoyed. They never expected that the other party could be so generous. Sure enough, It is indeed the "Dragon of Omi"!

But when the critical moment came, they became more cautious. At this moment, even Usami Dingman, the military adviser who had been in charge of this meeting before, didn't dare to say anything for a while, and they all looked in the direction of their lord. .

Although the Uesugi family has very little restraint on many retainers and is very tolerant, even some generals who have betrayed the family will be easily forgiven in the end.

But there is one thing that they always keep in mind, that is, the reason why the Uesugi family has become the Uesugi family that now owns 80 million koku and is famous in the entire world is entirely because of their lord.

Even though he was a Hime Samurai, he still made them willingly choose to surrender to the Echigo Dragon - Uesugi Terutora!

Noticing these glances, Uesugi Teruhora lightly pursed his lips. It was no longer the neutral voice that was deliberately suppressed in Kyoto, but an extremely clear and clear female voice. After all, when Asai Nagamasa arrived here, she no longer needed to cover up. She has revealed her true gender, and Kasugayama Castle is the territory of Uesugi Teruhora.

"Then, His Highness Changzheng, what is the price?"

Everyone couldn't help but pricked up their ears. Although they did need this kind of power, if the price was too high, they also needed to consider it.

Asai Nagamasa smiled slightly, with an indescribable warmth: "It's very simple. It's just about promoting the faith. The Uesugi family doesn't need evil monks or fake monks like the Ichiko clan. Instead, it will be the 'Hidden Yellow Dragon'!"

(End of this chapter)