I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

There is a huge shortage of human resources.

With the small population within Qinjin Prefecture, it's simply a drop in the ocean.

Therefore, under the leadership of Qing Deng, Yamanami Keisuke personally drafted the document, and the Hatazu Domain issued a "recruitment order" to all parts of the country!

Do you want money?

Do you want to work?

Then come to Qin Jin Fan!

Whether you are a commoner or a samurai, as long as you meet the requirements, come to the Hatajin Domain! Don't miss this opportunity!

Under the influence of various factors such as "invasion by foreign powers", "the destruction of the Zunpu Movement" and "the weakening of the shogunate's rule", the living conditions of the Japanese people could not be described as one of utter misery, but they could certainly be described as one of dire straits.

Leaving aside the farmers who have never experienced good days, the lives of artisans are getting worse day by day.

Even if they take the so-called "craftsmanship" and "immortal culture" to the extreme, they still can't compete with the large factories of the West.

In short, the number of "freelancers" who have lost their jobs and are unable to find work due to the deteriorating economic situation is truly countless.

Therefore, it is unimaginable what kind of sensation it would cause when Qin Jinfan's "recruitment order" was announced to the public.

As expected, in an instant, countless energetic young men, roaring with excitement, surged toward Dajin!

One after another, streams of people from different directions and different social classes converged on the same place... Such a scene was truly spectacular!

This scene is strikingly similar to that of the United States when it launched the "Westward Expansion" movement.

As this "Great Migration" unfolded, the total population of Otsu rapidly expanded!

Originally, Otsu was just a quiet town with a population of about 100,000, neither large nor small.

And now, its population has exceeded 200,000! And this number is still increasing rapidly!

Looking back on history, Otsu has never been as "lively" as it is today.

Some businessmen, seeing the opportunity, rushed to Dajin like cats drawn by the scent of fish.

Under their management, the streets of Otsu seemed to sprout mushrooms, with a new shop appearing almost every night.

Izakayas, teahouses, bathhouses, and all sorts of restaurants... sprang up like mushrooms after rain.

Honestly, these businessmen really helped a lot.

First, they indirectly promoted the commercial development of Otsu.

Secondly, the restaurants, izakayas, and bathhouses they opened not only solved the problem of feeding the able-bodied men, but also effectively distracted them.

It is common knowledge that when a large number of young and strong people gather together, if we don't find a way to expend their energy, these energetic guys might cause all sorts of trouble.

Money, food, manpower... resources are all in place.

And so, the much-anticipated "Qinjin Fan Grand Construction" officially began!

Farmers shouldered their tools, headed to the open fields, and began to cultivate new land.

The craftsmen picked up their tools, made utensils, smoothed the stone, and cut the wood.

The able-bodied men busied themselves carrying stones and timber, paving roads, and building houses.

Looking around, everyone was doing their part, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

Inside and outside Otsu... no, it should be said that the entire Qinjin Domain was filled with an uplifting and vibrant atmosphere!

Anyone who sees this scene will surely sigh from the bottom of their heart—Otsu is definitely the most vibrant town right now!

At the same time, almost everyone was convinced of one fact—Qin Jinfan's rapid rise to power was a foregone conclusion!

The Shogunate, Satsuma, Choshu, Karoya... all these forces are closely watching the "Great Construction of the Hatazu Domain," with some rejoicing and others grieving.

However, it wasn't long before the world's attention was drawn to a whole new, explosive piece of news—

Niou's Aoto Tachibana has officially announced that he will hold a grand wedding ceremony on New Year's Eve to formally marry Sanako Chiba, Mai Kinoshita, and Tsukasa Okita!

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Time flies.

Before we knew it, the last day of the third year of Wenjiu (1863) arrived quietly.

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December 30th, 1863 (New Year's Eve) —

Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Shrine —

Biting cold.

The biting, cold wind serves as a stark reminder that winter has arrived.

Today is Lunar New Year's Eve.

Logically speaking, on this day, every household should be busy making rice cakes, preparing Tusu wine, and decorating their gates, and should not have any free time to stroll around the streets.

However, this year's New Year's Eve in Kyoto was exceptionally special.

The area around Fushimi Inari Shrine was crowded with onlookers who stood on tiptoe and craned their necks.

"Look! It's Lady Higo's family crest! Lady Higo has arrived!"

"Isn't that obvious? How could the lord of the Aizu Domain possibly be absent from the wedding of the lord of the Hatatsu Domain?"

"Wow! Look! It's the Kaga Domain's honor guard! The 'Kaga Million Koku' has arrived too!"

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The onlookers pointed to the flags in their field of vision, excitedly identifying the family crests on them.

Kaga Domain, Aizumi Domain, Satsuma Domain... these are all powerful and prestigious domains.

Of course, besides these powerful vassal states, the family crests of those less prominent or pitifully weak vassal states also came into view.

For example, Yonezawa Domain, known for its poverty and its heartbreaking poverty, is also included in this category.

Today, at this ancient Fushimi Inari Shrine, Aoto will hold their wedding.

How could the various feudal lords not give face at the wedding of Prince Ni?

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Chapter 793 Qingdeng's Wedding!

There were three types of weddings in the Edo period: Shinto weddings, Buddhist weddings, and weddings in front of people.

Among them, the Buddhist-style wedding is the rarest, while the public-style wedding is the most common.

As for religious weddings, due to their cultural elements and high cost, they have become a standard for high-ranking officials and nobles.

In short—ordinary people hold their weddings in their own homes; high-ranking officials and nobles hold their weddings in shrines.

Given Qing Deng's current status, it's impossible for him to hold a shabby, public wedding.

Even if he wanted to, his mansion couldn't accommodate so many guests.

Aoto was once a member of the New Oniwaban and frequently visited the New Oniwaban's headquarters, namely the Tsukimiya Shrine.

Strictly speaking, theoretically speaking, he is still a member of the new Oniwaban.

After all, Tenshōin had never told him, "You've been expelled."

Tsukimiya Shrine is an Inari shrine dedicated to the god Inari.

Influenced by this subtle affection, when choosing a venue for the wedding, Aoto did not hesitate to choose Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine – the head shrine of Inari Shrine.

When it comes to this famous ancient shrine, the most impressive thing is the renowned "Senbon Torii" (thousands of torii gates).

It's called "Senbon" (Thousand Torii Gates), but there are actually far more than a thousand torii gates—tens of thousands of bright red torii gates stretch for kilometers along the mountainside, winding all the way to the shrine at the top of the mountain, a truly magnificent sight.

Holding a wedding in such a famous shrine that has both historical significance and aesthetic appeal is quite fitting for Aoto's current status and greatly enhances his prestige!

However, this caused hardship for the guests who had traveled from afar.

According to Shintoism, passing through the torii gate signifies entering the realm of the gods, where one must walk up the mountain instead of riding a horse or a palanquin.

Gazing at the endless rows of tens of thousands of torii gates, countless guests let out a wail of despair…

When they finally reached the top of the mountain, panting and exhausted, they were greeted by Yamanami Keisuke, who was already waiting there with a big smile.

"Thank you for your trouble!"

Dressed in formal attire, Yamanami Keisuke bowed with a perfect curve as he offered a flawless and heartfelt thank you to the arriving guests.

Not only does Yamanami Keisuke possess an incredibly approachable and handsome face, but he is also well-versed in etiquette—making him the perfect choice for welcoming guests.

Without hesitation, Aoto sent him to greet the guests and dispatched the equally well-educated and courteous Todo Heisuke to assist him.

Heisuke Todo swallowed hard, watching the back of the middle-aged man who had just passed by with a nervous expression.

"Even the chief retainers of the Kaga Domain have come... They're all important figures..."

Yamanami Keisuke shrugged and chuckled.

"Isn't that obvious?"

"This is 'Niou's' wedding."

"To be honest, even if the Great Tree Master himself came here today, I wouldn't be surprised."

"Toudou-kun, cheer up!"

“We represent the face of the Hatajin Domain and the Shinsengumi, so we can’t afford to be disrespectful in front of others.”

Heisuke Todo nodded vigorously:

"Yes!"