Warring States Eagle

Japan's Kyoto was founded in the 12th year of the Yanli calendar (793) and was called Heian-kyo. The capital was officially moved from Nagaoka-kyo the following year.This Ping'an capital is about 4.7 kilometers from north to south, and 4.5 kilometers from east to west. The basic structure imitates Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty in China. The multiple horizontal and vertical streets are divided into dozens of squares.

Although it is called Ping'an Jing, which imitates Chang'an in China, it is customary to call this capital "Luo".Because the Japanese archipelago officially came into contact with China at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. The Eastern Han Dynasty and subsequent dynasties such as Wei and Jin all set their capitals in Luoyang. In other words, "Luo" can be regarded as the abbreviation of the capital.The Japanese followed suit and also called their capital "Luo", and the vicinity of the capital was "Luozhong".In the Warring States period, when the army entered Kyoto, people called this kind of military action "Shangluo".

Tianwen 12th year, [-] AD, September.

On this day, a huge convoy appeared on the streets of Kyoto.In the convoy, from time to time, people saw flags representing certain famous names.If it weren't for the fact that all the convoys were dressed as caravans, people would have thought that someone named Shangluo had come.

"Is this the family crest of that daimyo?" Such a huge convoy naturally attracted a large crowd of people watching. When someone saw the family crest on the flags, they couldn't help asking.

"Hey, you don't know about this?" Someone in the crowd said immediately.

"Does your Excellency know?"

"Exactly. Let me tell you, this is the family crest of the Luo's family from Kyushu. Do you know about Xiguo Shuangying?" Then the passerby introduced the Luo's family to the people around him.

If someone who often drinks in the tavern by the lakeside of Yuanjiang Utsu Mountain City passes by, he will recognize this is the "ronin" who said in the tavern that he will move his family to the territory of the Luo family.His identity is the detective of the Luo family.It is dedicated to extolling the reputation of the Luo family in various places.Attract ronin to settle in the Luo family's territory.

Here the detective of the Luo family pretends to be a wanderer and introduces the Luo family to the people around him.Shenglong on the other side also seemed to be in high spirits at this time.This time, the route for sending money and food to the capital was jointly drawn up by him and Zheng Liang.

In this era, as long as there are hundreds of people with them, regardless of whether there are family members among them, it is extremely difficult to go to Kyoto by land.Now that the big names and powerful families all over the world are self-contained, how can such a large group of people suddenly appear in their own territory?If many of these people are still carrying weapons, even if they don’t wear armor or flags and only carry swords, 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 businessmen who travel far and wide.Also try to choose to go by water.Even if they had to go overland, they would only pass in batches, with each batch of less than 100 people.At the same time, you have to establish a good relationship with the local lord.

Of course, now the Luo family is transporting 100 guan of copper coins and tens of thousands of shi of rice from Kyushu to Kyoto. It is definitely not possible if there are fewer people in charge of guards on the way, but it will change a bit if there are too many. The wealthy families along the way are [-]% They won't let them go, and they will even rob them by force.After much deliberation, a Shenglong thought it would be safer to go by water.Just avoid some areas where pirates and daimyo forces are prosperous.Shenglong's idea coincides with Zhengliang's.That's why the Luo family's navy sailed at sea for several months before arriving in Sakaimachi.

After receiving the news that the supplies escorted by his family's navy were about to arrive, a Shenglong immediately started to prepare for the safe delivery of money and food to Kyoto.After all, the vicinity of Kyoto is not too stable now.Relying on the relationship established in Kyoto and Sakaimachi in the past.He quickly got permission from the Hosokawa family and the Miyoshi family.At the same time, he also cleared the relationship between the court and the shogunate in advance.

So this trip to Kyoto went smoothly.The wheelbarrow convoy transporting money and food finally entered Kyoto without any risk.Send money and food to Kyoto.It can be regarded as the completion of the first purpose of this trip.

This is what started the name of the Luo family.Along the way, Shenglong deliberately made people unfurl the banner of the Luo family, and at the same time sent people to publicize the information of the Luo family, at least letting many people in the capital know that there is such a family as the Luo family.In a sense, this time can be regarded as a special trip to Luo for the Luo family.

Now, he is about to work hard to achieve the second goal this time, which is to get as many benefits as possible from the court and the shogunate.

The news that the Luo family's transport team entered the capital has not yet spread back to Kyushu, but the news that the Luo family has taken control of Higo Amakusa County has already spread to various families in Kyushu...

"Bang!"

In the meeting hall of the Bungo Mansion, an exquisite porcelain cup from the Ming Dynasty shattered after touching the wooden floor.

"My lord, please calm down. Right now, we should first consider the actions of the Luo family in Higo." After seeing the family governor Otomo Yoshikam getting furious after learning about the information about the Shimabara Bay, Yatsushiro Sea, and Amakusa Beach, the governor of the family, Otomo's important minister Usuki Kansuke immediately advised him.

Dayou Yijian is also a person with deep thoughts. After calming down for a while, he immediately asked: "Jiansu, how do you think the family should respond?"

Usuki Jiansu immediately murmured: "My lord, I heard that His Highness Yoshitake seems to be active again in Feihou."

"Hmph, this unworthy brother, the lord of the country will personally exile him to Arima Island sooner or later." As soon as Usuki Kamsu mentioned Kikuchi Yoshitake, Otomo Yoshikamo couldn't get anywhere.

"My lord, because Feihou is being harassed by the Luo family, not only the interests of the family are affected, but the interests of His Royal Highness Yiwu in Feihou will also be affected. Why don't the family consider sending someone to His Highness Yiwu to discuss with him? What about expelling the Luo family from Higo?" Kamsuki Usuki said earnestly.

"En!" Otomo Yoshihim was silent for a while, and finally nodded in agreement.After all, instead of fighting internally, why not drive outsiders out of the fat first and then close the door to fight among ourselves?

"It's just, who should I send to contact that unworthy brother?" After figuring it out, Otomo Yoshikami immediately had a headache for the person who went to persuade him.In the past few years, the two brothers Otomo Yoshikami and Kikuchi Yoshitake have been almost incompatible, and they really haven't had much contact.

"My lord, this subject thinks that after entering Tian Dan, he can be competent for this matter." Usuki Jiansu immediately recommended.

"Is Shintaro (that is, Otomo Zonglin) the teacher?" Otomo Yoshikam pondered.As soon as he mentioned entering Tiandan and keeping his relatives and sincerity, Otomo Yoshikam couldn't help but think of Shintaro who had not been serving for a long time.Since the death of his mother (that is, Ouchi Yoshitaka's sister and Otomo Zonglin's mother), Otomo Yoshikam married a second wife. Since then, Shintaro's personality has become a little perverted, which has caused Otomo Yoshikan quite a headache.

"My lord, after entering Tiandan, you have a relationship with Your Highness Yoshitake to keep your relatives and sincerity, so you can take on this important task." Seeing Otomo Yoshikam pondering, Usuki Kamsu thought that Otomo Yoshikan was hesitating again, so he urged him immediately.

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

"My lord, in addition, our family can also contact the Sagara family of Minami Higo and the Shimadzu family of Satsuma. The strength of the Luo family invaded Higo, and they must be restless as the close neighbors of the Luo family. The main family just cooperated with these two families to deal with it." Luo's family." Usuki Kansuki suggested again.

"En." After pondering for a while, Otomo Yoshikami also agreed.The Sagara family naturally wants to win over.After all, the strength of the Otomo family in Higo is currently concentrated in the north-central region, and there is not much conflict with the Sagara family in the south for the time being.As for the Shimadzu family.Although Shimadzu Mihisa, the former governor of the Izumizu Shimadzu family, fled back to Bungo in embarrassment a few years ago, he was very annoyed. After all, Shimadzu Yoshihisa's natal family is his relatives. Don't give face.But now that there is such a powerful enemy as the Luo family, there is no need to mention these innocuous matters.

"All these things are left to you to operate. In addition, send me a secret order to invite the heads of the families who surrendered to Hihou to come to the mansion to discuss important matters.

"Yes, my lord!"

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