Warring States Eagle

As for Higo, apart from the Otomo family and the Luo family who intervened, the two largest wealthy families in the area are the Sagara family and the Omiya Shi family.

The Sagara family controls the watershed along the Kuma River on the southern land of Higo, and also controls the Yatsushiro Plain, so its stone height is about [-] shi.At this time, the governor of the Sagara family, Sagara Yizi, supported the Satsuma Shimadzu family who were separated by a mountain, and also supported Kikuchi Yoshitake in resisting the invasion of the Otomo family.However, according to the development of history, Yoshizusa Sagara will soon be murdered by his foster brother Yoshihiro Uemura, and then Yoshihiro Uemura's son Sagara Haruhiro will come to power.Haruhiro Sagara and his father Uemura Laixing who secretly controlled the real power in the family both supported the Ito family's attack on the Satsuma Shimadzu family when they came to power.It wasn't until Sagara Haruhiro's son Sagara Yoshiyo succeeded the family governor, and the rise of the Satsuma Shimadzu family was irresistible, that they re-aligned with the Shimadzu family. Unfortunately, the good times didn't last long, as the Shimadzu unified the two countries of Satsuma and Osumi Afterwards, the Shimadzu family tore up the covenant and resolutely sent troops to the Higo Sagara family.Sagara Yoshiyo had no choice but to join forces with the Omiya Shi family and the Kai family to resist the invasion of the Shimadzu family, but in the end they were defeated and surrendered.Soon after, under the persecution of the Shimadzu family, he united with the Nawa family who also surrendered to the Shimadzu family to attack the Omiya Shi family and the Jiafei family, and finally died at the hands of his friend Kai Muneun.

As for the Omiya Shi family, they almost control the border area between eastern Higo and Bungo, and also have their hands on the Yatsushiro Plain and the Kumamoto Plain, and the stone height is nearly [-] shi.Omiya Shijia has always been a strong supporter of the Otomo family due to their relationship with the Otomo family.

Except for Sagara and the Omiya Shi family, due to the just-concluded conflict between the Luo family and the Otomo family, all the wealthy families in the central and northern parts of Higo suffered varying degrees of damage.But the Juchi family took advantage of the momentum to rise.

Speaking of the Kikuchi family.Although it is Higo's guardian for generations.However, as the power declined, the retainers and the family separated, and finally ended up with grandma not loving her grandma.Since Kikuchi Yoshitake took refuge in the Luo family, not only can a large amount of material support from the Luo family be exchanged for population, but also with the population purchase strategy of the Luo family and the incitement strategy in Higo, more and more people, especially the local The original people joined Kikuchi Yoshitake's camp.This time, the strength of each family has been damaged.Kikuchi Yoshitake also began to blatantly expand his strength.

When Kikuchi Yoshitake participated in the ambush of the Luo family this time, he also attracted another force hidden in Higo's dark place.This is exactly what Higo has always been.

The leader of Higo Ichizong is none other than Honganji Shangyi.He was originally a monk under Honganji Zhengru. Seven or eight years ago, he came to Kyushu with the purpose of spreading the teachings of the Ichiko sect. At that time, the fat queen was in constant turmoil.

As the power of the Otomo family began to infiltrate and even gradually gained a dominant position in Higo, this made Honganji Shangyi, who tried to take advantage of the chaos in Higo to develop believers, very dissatisfied, so he approached Kikuchi Yoshitake and suggested that he join forces to resist the Otomo family. , Honganji Shangyi agreed without hesitation.

On this day, in Jianglin Temple near Zibashen Pass, Xiayicheng County, Higo.Honganji Shangyi is discussing confidential matters with the envoy sent by Kikuchi Yoshitake.

After years of Higo’s management in Kyushu, places such as Chengyuan Temple, Jianglin Temple, and Haihai Nunnery near Zipo Shrine Pass have long been the sites of the Kazuko sect.And Honganji Shangyi also pampered him.At this time, he had a swollen face and a fat body. If it wasn't for the brocade cassock on his body that could tell his identity, or based on his appearance, it would be impossible to get close to the monk no matter what.

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy saluted directly after seeing Shangyi of Honganji Temple: "I have met Master Shangyi."

Honganji Shangyi just nodded slightly, as if he didn't pay attention to the envoy of Kikuchi Yoshitake in front of him at all, and just heard him say lightly: "I don't know if the envoy came here this time. What advice?"

"In front of the master, how dare I talk about the word "advice". I came here this time to tell the great news to the master." Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy was very respectful.But on the way he came here, he had already thought clearly. Although he didn't know the meaning of Honganji Temple, he knew in his heart that there are no eminent monks who are dedicated to the Buddha in the Yixiang sect now, and who is not? Greed for profit?That's why he threw out a bait, trying to catch it.

Honganji Shangyi thought to himself, Kikuchi Yoshitake, who has been taken advantage of, has just cooperated with him at a considerable price to shady Otomo's family, and now he has sent someone to come here again before the stool in Nunfucheng is heated up. what a good thingIt seems that we need to squeeze out more benefits. Thinking of this, Honganji said with a smile on his face: "Hehe, then I should listen carefully."

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy immediately said: "Master Shangyi, after the battle with the Ross family, most of the powerful families in Higo have weakened. At the same time, the main family also cooperated vigorously. After the main family took control of these wealthy families, they followed the master to develop believers in these areas. In this way, not only can they show the power of the Xiangzong sect in Higo, but also use it to develop believers in the surrounding areas of Higo , to Master, is this considered a good thing?"

After listening to Honganji Shangyi's heart, he even scolded himself an idiot in his heart. Why didn't he think of such a simple thing? Said, this opportunity is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, just when he was about to agree to send troops, he thought about it, since Kikuchi Yoshitake was taken advantage of, he should make a good fortune first.

Just listen to Honganji Shangyi said: "My lord said, I dare not agree with it. God has the virtue of loving life. I am a disciple of Buddhism, and I really dare to kill life lightly? Don't mention this matter again."

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy couldn't help cursing in his heart after hearing it, you old bald donkey, it's clear that he wants to blackmail, but he can't help it if he doesn't want to incite his followers to mobilize With one stroke, Kikuchi Yoshitake's next plan could not be implemented.The strategy this time is related to the future development of the Juchi family, so even if Honganji wants to blackmail him, he has to agree.

Thinking of this, Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy gritted his teeth and said: "I dare to ask Master, I don't know what request I have. If I can satisfy it, I will not refuse."

Honganji Shangyi still said calmly: "Your Excellency, I don't know, the temple's military expenditure is insufficient, it is difficult to send troops for a while, and it is even more difficult to incite the believers under him to save thousands of lives."

"I don't know how much the master needs?"

Honganji Shangyi already intended to send troops, seeing that the words had already been said, he stopped playing sloppy with him, and said directly: "You still need a thousand guns."

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy couldn't help but gasped after hearing this, "Yiqianguan, this is completely extortion, but he knows that although Feihou and even Kyushu are not considered wealthy places, this Xiangzong instigates Yixiang Yikui riots , not only does not need to spend money, on the contrary, there is a certain amount of profit. Although the lord has given himself the right to arbitrate, if he agrees, he will not be able to explain it when he goes back.Can't agree with anything.

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy has regained his composure from the initial anxiety. He understands that he can't continue to be led by the other party, so now he is not in a hurry, and said leisurely: "The Kikuchi family can't afford the military expenses that the master wants. , then I can only say goodbye."

Mr. Honganji thought that the other party was not in a hurry, but he himself became anxious. He didn't want the duck with its mouth to fly away, so he quickly said, "I don't know how much the Juchi family can bear?"

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy stretched out a finger and said, "Half of a thousand guan."

"At least eight hundred guan, otherwise, my lord will leave."

Kikuchi Yoshitake's envoy thought for a while, and it was worth it to exchange the eight hundred guans for the Juchi family to gain a firm foothold in Feihou, and the lord should not blame him, so he said, "Okay, eight hundred guans, after the matter is done, I will send you the general expenses." (To be continued..)