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

Chapter 75 Young Businessman
Looking at the two thick and long tusks thrown on the ground, the young businessman was obviously a little surprised, because he recognized their owner, who was the largest and most ferocious beast in the Nibon Forest - the wild boar. Very few people knew how to do that. Choose them as food because you can get hurt if you are not careful.

However, the two warriors in front of them looked clean, with no traces of injuries. They seemed to have subdued this beast very easily.

Thinking of this, the attitude of the young businessman couldn't help but become more respectful. He bowed first, and then said hello to Asai Nagamasa: "My lord, I am a businessman passing by. I have taken the liberty to disturb you. I am very sorry."

Asai Nagamasa waved his hand: "It doesn't matter, just say what you have to say."

In fact, from the sight of the other party's people, he had roughly guessed what the other party meant.

"Hey, I'll be honest with you. I wonder if the remaining barbecue and bones can be sold to me after you and your companions have eaten? Because it rained heavily on the road, all the dry food for the others was sold to me. I’m wet, and I haven’t eaten for most of the day.”

As if to verify his words, the two guards beside him swallowed in unison. They had been staring at the barbecue in front of Axiu for a long time.

Asai Nagamasa did not refuse. Although the roast meat is good, it is not convenient to carry, and it might make him covered in oil. However, this roast pig has Axiu's credit in it, so he will not be arbitrary.

So he turned around and asked Axiu for her opinion.

Axiu, who also heard the conversation between the two parties, shook her head. She was already very full. According to her previous experience, it didn't matter if she didn't eat for the next five days. Since these people are hungry, let's feed them.

So the young businessman bought all the remaining barbecue, and according to him, he bought it at double the price of the most expensive meat on the market, ensuring that Asai Nagamasa would never suffer.

Just weighing the money in his hand, Asai Nagamasa didn't know how much he had earned, because he had no concept of money at all.

As the young master of the Asai family, he does not need money at all in Xiaodani City. As a soul from later generations, he naturally does not know about the Nibon from hundreds of years ago, but the Nibon who still has demons and monsters. Prices are up.

But it doesn't matter. When he goes to Owari today, he will naturally know the value of the money. If he dares to lie to himself, this kid had better pray that he will not meet him for the second time in his life.

Although the wild boar meat is zero cost, it was killed by Asai Nagamasa and grilled by Axiu. Of course, it is more expensive than other meats.

Noticing Asai Nagamasa's expression, the young businessman rolled his eyes and first asked two guards to carry the barbecue back and share it with everyone, while he stayed here alone.

"Oh, do you have anything else to do?"

Asai Nagamasa is a little interested in this young man, but it is difficult for him to show too much initiative, because there is a huge identity gap between businessmen and samurai. If he is too proactive, the other party may doubt whether he wants to deal with him. He was at a disadvantage.

It has nothing to do with anything else, this is human nature, because it is the Warring States Period that has lasted for nearly a hundred years.

"I don't have anything else to ask for. I just saw that your demeanor is different from ordinary people, so I just want to make acquaintance."

The young businessman confessed readily, and then carefully offered two bottles of wine: "Sir, I bought this from the Nanman people in Jie Town. It is said to be fine wine from a foreign country. I originally planned to take it home, but Now that I have met you, sir, I am willing to offer it to you."

Asai Nagamasa took the two bottles of wine without doubting the authenticity of what the other party said, not only because the bottle of wine in front of him was carried in a transparent glass bottle with some English written on it, but also because the liquid inside was like As red as blood, this is a red wine that will never be produced in Nibon.

Although due to occasional trade exchanges with Cathay, Nibon has gradually developed a special fruit like grapes, but it is said that it was originally only grown in a very small amount near Mount Fuji.

Mount Fuji is located in the middle area of ​​the three powerful daimyo of Hojo, Takeda and Imagawa. Before the Three Kingdoms Alliance was formed, they fought against each other a lot. The middle area was the most chaotic, and almost all the original vineyards were destroyed.

Although the three families maintained peace later, after years of wars, the land was not enough to grow food. How could anyone be willing to harvest grapes? Without grapes, what would they use to make red wine?

However, after sighing a little, Asai Nagamasa put the two bottles of red wine aside. These things are undoubtedly very valuable treasures for other samurai. Maybe some samurai will use them as family heirlooms, but For him from later generations, it really doesn't make much sense.

"The wine of the Southern Barbarians? So you have also seen the Southern Barbarians? Can you tell me, are they blond and blue-eyed like the legends, have unique armors, some special powers, or some incredible legends? "

After seeing several kinds of monsters in succession and seeing the special powers of Axiu and Tokichiro, Asai Nagamasa began to suspect that there might be many hidden forces or people in Nippon that possess extraordinary powers.

In Lushan Castle, the meeting with Saito Douzan further confirmed his conjecture. Maybe they didn't exist, but they were just hiding in the dark, and they were hidden deeply, so his cheap apprentice palace Bu Jiruncai has been unable to find any clues.

This made him have to doubt, would those southern barbarians have similar power?

You must know that those Nanman people came to Nibon for trade. They wanted to promote the gods they believed in here. This caused a fundamental conflict with many temples and shrines in the world. Those monks counted one by one, no matter what they originally were. It seems that once it comes to gods, beliefs, and their foundation, they will not be hospitable and friendly people.

However, it has been nearly 200 years since the first appearance of the Nanman people. Not only were the Nanman people not completely driven out by the monks, they even developed some believers on the relatively remote island of Kyushu.Didn't they launch a counterattack secretly?Could it be that the Southern Barbarians could withstand possible magical power just by relying on the muskets and cannons in their hands?How can it be!

In order to pull out the teeth of the local religious forces with deep roots, those southern barbarians will definitely adopt some special methods to recruit believers. If they really have mysterious power, it is impossible for them to leave no trace at all.

Seeing Asai Nagamasa completely disdainful of the special goods he spent a lot of money to prepare, the young businessman couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling, but he soon became more excited.

He didn't think that the other party was ignorant at all. It was more likely that the other party was an adult with a noble background and had already seen this kind of red wine from the South Barbarians, so he behaved like this.

If this is the case, it will further prove that your choice is correct. Maybe the other party can really solve the problem that has troubled our family for a long time!
After hearing Asai Nagamasa's question, he suddenly became more attentive and wanted to show off in front of the other party: "My lord, I have indeed seen that their armor is completely different from that of my native Nibon. Their appearance Most of them have deep noses and high eyes, and their hair colors can be gold, red, green, etc. They are completely different from us, and they almost look like evil ghosts in legends."

"What special powers are we talking about? Do their muskets and cannons count?" the young businessman asked tentatively.

"Oh, that's right," the young businessman seemed to suddenly remember something, and he added, "I have seen their iron-clad warships before, that special warship is not only equipped with dozens of cannons, but also covered with a layer of With their thick metal armor, from what I can see, none of Nippon’s naval forces is a match for them.”

"Is that so..." Asai Nagamasa nodded slightly, but he was inevitably a little disappointed in his heart. This information may be very strange to ordinary samurai, but it is really nothing to him.

Not to mention anything else, the Asai family's Otani Castle is only across a lake from Kyoto, and Kyoto is not far from the border town, so as long as you are willing, you can always get more or less information about those Nanman people.

In addition, Asai Nagamasa had shown far more courage and strength than his father in Kotani Castle, so many important officials in the family actively approached him. In addition to showing their goodwill, they also provided many aspects of information. There is also some information about Jie Zhen and the Nanman people, so what the young businessman said is actually of almost no value to Asai Nagamasa.

Although Asai Nagamasa's expression did not change much, due to his keen perception, the young businessman still sensed the other party's impatience.

He suddenly became confused for the first time. He had told all the information he had and showed great sincerity, but the other party was still not satisfied?This mysterious man from whom I don’t know where he came from, his appetite is too big, right?

However, the situation of my family has reached a critical moment, and no one is willing to help. If my desperate measures still have no effect, I may have no choice but to move my family and live in Owari.

Really, this lord looks like a noble prince, more elegant than the real nobles in Kyoto, but why is he interested in those mythical legends?

Thinking of this, the young businessman suddenly had a flash of inspiration: "Sir, although I haven't heard any special rumors in Jie Town, there is a legend gradually spreading nearby."

Only then did Nagamasa Asai become interested: "Oh? Let's hear it."

Seeing the change in Asai Nagamasa's expression, the young businessman immediately cheered up: "Yes, sir. According to a traveling businessman, there is a wooden bridge on the Sumamata River in Kiso Mikawa, which only appears when there is heavy rain."

"In the drizzle and mist, a beautiful woman appeared. Everyone who saw her disappeared eventually, and no one saw them again. So people began to spread rumors that the woman was the legendary Bridge Princess. "

But after saying it, the young businessman felt a little regretful, because he felt that the legend was a bit too false.

The Kiso River is the Kiso River, the Nagara River and the Ibi River. The Kiso River is also called the Sumamata River and is located almost in the Sangai area between the Owari Oda family and the Mino Saito family.

Although the two families had a marriage contract before, the conflicts accumulated over the years cannot be easily erased, and conflicts often occur, especially with the retirement of Mino Viper Saito Michizan and his son Saito Yoshiryu's succession. After that, this conflict seemed to be expanding rapidly, with more and more bloodshed and sacrifices. The key turning point was almost when the legend spread.

From the young businessman's point of view, the dead were not so much killed by Hashihime as they were killed by the samurai and ninjas of the two families.

The adult in front of me should be able to guess it, right?

As expected, Asai Nagamasa smiled when he heard this: "The legend is false."

The young businessman's heart suddenly sank. At the same time, he was also a little puzzled. He didn't understand why the other party was so sure.

Seeing the obvious question mark on the young businessman's face, Asai Nagamasa kindly explained to him: "If it is true that everyone who has seen Hashihime is dead, then where did this legend come from? ? Could it be that Qiao Ji spread it herself?"

"That's it." The young businessman suddenly looked as if he had suddenly realized something. He hesitated for less than a breath, then he bowed deeply and saluted Asai Nagamasa.

"I, Saburo Michikawabei, although I am only a small businessman from Tsuruga, I am deeply aware of your strength and wisdom. I wonder if you can tell me your name. I am willing to serve you!"

(End of this chapter)