January 20, 16th year of astronomy.

Since the Tsugawa family Kamiraku, Kyoto has been much more lively than ever. In particular, the ministers, who had been languishing for a long time, seemed to have regained their vitality all of a sudden, and now all you see in Kyoto are the smiling faces of the ministers.

However, today is a sad day for many ministers, because their big benefactor, Tsugawa Soji, is about to leave Kyoto and return to his territory. Although reluctant, people have joys and sorrows, and there is no other way.

It wasn't until the figures of Soji Tsugawa and the others completely disappeared from front of their eyes that the ministers wiped their tears, then clenched the bulging red object in their hands, and walked towards their homes while crying and laughing.

Ichibantho and Jiujo Shitong stood side by side, and after a long time, Yifang Tong said with relief: "Minoru Palace, the Jinchuan family has done the court a great favor this time!" ”

Although Ichijo didn't explain it, Kujo still knew what he wanted to say, "Yes! Although the Tsugawa family went to Luo Nai for the name of the Tsugawa family, the imperial court also benefited a lot from it. ”

"Speaking of finances alone, after the Tsugawa family went to Luo this time, if they were to save money, it would be enough for the imperial court for ten years," Kujo Shitomi said with emotion.

Ichijo nodded, then boarded an ox cart with the service of two attendants, and slowly left. Kujou Shimito glanced at it enviously, then shook his head and walked towards his home with his hands behind his back, with the current financial situation of the Kujou family, he couldn't even afford to buy cattle.

Although Tsugawa Soji specially left 500 yuan for Kujo Shitsu when he left, it had already been taken away by Kujo Shimitsu's wife Hua Ji. Besides, the Kujou family still has a big family to raise, where does Kujo still have the courage to spend it?

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Although Soji Tsugawa and his entourage left, the legend of the Tsugawa family remained in Kyoto for at least three to five years, and everything about the Tsugawa family was talked about.

Looking at Kyoto, which was getting more and more blurry behind, Tsugawa Soji kicked the horse's belly with a satisfied face, and then said with a smile, "I can finally go home, although I only stayed for more than ten days, but the homesickness is getting stronger and stronger." ”

"yes." Yajima Tadabei, who was following Tsugawa Soji's side, also nodded, "But it's still a harsh winter in Dewa at this time, and it's really a little uncomfortable to come to such a warm place all of a sudden." ”

"Izumi Gojiro is so envious of them, it's good to stay in Kyoto like this!" The flag on the side, Ayubei Shengzong, suddenly interjected.

Soji Tsugawa turned his head and said with a serious face, "What? Do you want to stay in Kyoto? Do you want your family to fulfill you? ”

Ayubei Shengzong hurriedly closed his mouth and retreated to the back, his face flushed.

Izumi Gojiro and Matsui Kojuro were the first to follow Tsugawa Soji, and in terms of qualifications, they can be compared to important ministers like Omura Yoshikei. However, as the banner of Tsugawa Soji, their duty is to protect the safety of Tsugawa Soji, so they did not get ahead like Komura Yoshikei.

This time, the two of them were left in Kyoto to serve as commissioners in Beijing, and Soharu Tsugawa also made the decision after careful consideration.

First, the Tsugawa family has established a relationship with the imperial court and the shogunate, so this relationship naturally needs daily maintenance and maintenance, otherwise the influence of the Tsugawa family on Kyoto will gradually decline after a period of time, and over time, who will remember who your Tsugawa family is?

Second, since we are determined to meddle in the affairs of the Kinai region, we cannot let it go. The Tsukawa family had to have their own channels for information about the situation and major events in the Kinai area, so it was imperative to leave some of their henchmen in Kyoto.

The most important thing is that in June, Kujo Minori's daughter Miruru will marry into the Tsugawa family, and she will need to be escorted by the Tsugawa family at that time, so leaving Izumi Gojiro and others is also convenient for future preparations.

For this Shangluo, Tsugawa Soji is still very satisfied. Not only did he angrily brush up a wave of favorability in front of the shogunate and the imperial court, but he also obtained the position and official career of the commander + right guard general. In addition, he also made friends with many ministers in Kyoto, especially with the Kujo clan, the Ichijo clan, and the Konoe clan, which laid a certain degree of foundation for the Kamiraku of the Tsugawa family in the future.

In the end, he also succeeded in fooling Takeda Nobutoyo, the head of the Wakasa Takeda family, which was equivalent to winning an ally for the Tsugawa family in several regions. In the future, if the Tsugawa family is from the land route, it will not be easy to take the sea route! This is also the reason why Soharu Tsugawa deliberately befriended Takeda Nobutoyo.

Walking slowly, they arrived in Omi Province in the afternoon of the same day, and Ashikaga Yoshiharu and Ashikaga Yoshito father and son also waited here for a long time.

"I've seen the General! I've seen the Great Imperial Palace! In Sakamoto Kankenda Castle, Tsugawa Soji bowed to Ashikaga Yoshiharu and his son, and then said with a grateful face, "This time Shangluo was able to go so smoothly, thanks to the recommendation of the Great Imperial Palace and the Shogun, in the next Ming Sense. ”

"Jiro is very polite." Ashikaga Yoshiharu pinched a handful of beard on his chin, and then said with a smile, "I and the shogun are just pulling the strings, everything is Jiro's own efforts, but I am not restrained." ”

"Fang Tsuru Maru, come and greet the Right Guard General's Palace!" Ashikaga Yoshiharu suddenly beckoned to a young child sitting not far away, who hurriedly came to Tsugawa Soji's side, and solemnly saluted, "Yoshizurumaru has seen Tsugawa Hall!" ”

"This is the later Ashikaga Yoshiaki, right?" Looking at the 10-year-old Yoshizuru Tsugawa Soji in front of him, who had no hair on his head, he couldn't help but think in his heart. However, he is the son of Ashikaga Yoshiharu, and Tsugawa Soji is not too good at being too self-controlled, and he also returned the salute, "Ha!" Tsugawa's right guard general, Soji, has seen Yoshizuru Maruden. ”

"Jiro, Yoshizurumaru is all up to you!" After Tsugawa Soji and Yoshizurumaru greeted each other, Ashikaga Yoshiharu said with a smile on his face.

"Please also rest assured that the Tsugawa family will do their best to serve the shogunate, the shogun, the great palace, and the Hoshizuru Maru Palace!" Soji Tsugawa replied categorically.

"Oh, ho, ho, ho." Ashikaga Yoshiharu opened the folding fan and covered his mouth and laughed a few times before nodding and saying, "So I'm relieved!" ”

"In addition, regarding the issue of the acting officials of the Ekoshi Prefecture sent by Jiro, after consultation with the retainers, it was decided that Kyogoku Takayoshi and Wada Yumasa would be in charge. I wonder what Jiro thinks? Ashikaga Yoshiharu raised his hand and pointed to the two samurai sitting next to him, and asked with a smile.

After Ashikaga Yoshiharu finished speaking, Kyogoku Takayoshi and Wada Yumasa on the side hurriedly saluted Tsugawa Soharu and waited for Tsugawa Soharu to reply.

And Tsugawa Soji only thought about it for a while, and then agreed: "Since it is the proposal of the Great Imperial Palace, I think the two of them should be people with both ability and political integrity." In that case, please take care of it in the future! ”

"Don't dare, everything still needs the guidance of the Right Guard General's Palace!" Where did Wada Yumasa and Kyogoku Takayoshi dare to pose in front of Tsugawa Soji, and hurriedly replied flatteredly.