"Going in the dark and going in the open, there are actually only two ways to go at present. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info," Kuroda said.

"Is it secret and open? It's a bit difficult! It is estimated that it will not be possible to go secretly, according to the information of the Tongxin people, the ruling power of Matsunaga Hideshin several countries is being purged, so it is difficult for outsiders to enter the territory of the Matsunaga family now. And the guards went secretly, I'm afraid it would be disrespectful to the royal family! ”

"Then the only way to go is to go directly." Kuroda said with a smile.

"It's just that with the current relationship between the main family and the Matsunaga family, it may be a little difficult!" Kuroda frowned.

"Father, there's nothing to worry about."

"Nothing to worry about? You kid must have something in mind, don't you? ”

"Hey! In fact, it is very simple, before the Shangluo team of the family goes, they will publicize this matter. ”

"Let's create some public opinion pressure first, right?" Kuroda asked.

"Hey! What my father said was exactly what he said, which was to create a certain amount of pressure on the Matsunaga family. The reason why the Miyoshi family launched an attack last time was that the target was me, hoping to eliminate the threat of the Kuroda family by killing me. And this time, the purpose and candidate of the family are different, this time it is to pay tribute to the royal family, and I will not go in person, so Lord Matsunaga Shu should not embarrass the family. After all, you must know that even if the royal family is declining, the prestige is still there. Kuroda said.

"But who will you send there this time?"

"This is the problem this time, speaking of which, it has always been the three of Master Quanzong, Takasa Yamamoto, and Hidecho Kinoshita." Kuroda said.

"Then let's find them!"

"Hey!"

After the three of them were summoned, they soon came together.

"Three adults, I have invited you here this time for one thing, that is, after the family assessed the Tamba Kingdom, they decided to return to the Emperor the Imperial Household Domains of Kuwata County and Funai County, a total of 1,000 koku." Kuroda said.

"That's a good thing!" Master Quan said.

"It's just the lord, this is already under the control of the Matsunaga family, so I'm just afraid of ......," Yamamoto Takaquan said.

"That's true! The last time I went, I waited for ......," Kinoshita said.

"So I invited you here this time to discuss this matter." Kuroda said.

"In that case, let's go with the old decay!" Enryakuji said at this time.

"Master, you ......" Yamamoto Takatsu was just about to speak, but Master Quanzong waved his hand and stopped him.

"The old man is old, and he has no advantage compared to you. This trip to Kyoto may be dangerous, so let's go by the old man! Enryakuji said sincerely.

"In that case, let the whole sect master go!" Kuroda said.

"The lord is slow, it's better to let me go!" Takaquan Yamamoto said.

"This ......" Kuroda also hesitated at this time.

"Relatively speaking, Master Quanzong is a stable person, handles things properly, and has a lot of reputation in the area, so it is better for the master to go." Kuroda said.

"Young master......" Yamamoto said.

"Lord Yamamoto, needless to say, going to Kyoto this time is not a dangerous road, the most important point is that you must make enough momentum, and with the wisdom of Matsunaga Show, you should not dare to make any moves." Kuroda said.

"I see." Although Yamamoto Takaquan was still not at ease, he still nodded.

"And this time, there is another thing, which is to seek official positions for the people in the family." Kuroda said.

"Seeking an official position?" Enryakuji Honzong said in surprise.

"I'll give you a list after that, just to get the lowest official positions of the eight."

"I see," Kuroda said, and the entire Enryakuji sect was finally relieved.

"In that case, it's decided at this time."

"Hey!"

With the first heavy snow of winter, the New Year of the 8th year of Eiroku (1565) arrived, and the retainers of the Kuroda family came to Kuroda Castle with joy, because the Kuroda family had two more countries, and this year's New Year was another day of revelry.

The Kuroda family's retainers and samurai, wealthy clans, and nationalist lords of the Ashigaru group this time together numbered as many as 500 people. Even though the Kuroda family's new castle tower is more than twice as large as the previous palace, it still can't accommodate so many people.

In the end, the Kuroda family had to remove all the wooden planks on the three sides of the Ohiroma on the first floor of the castle tower.

Even so, the Kuroda family could only let the elders, the important ministers, the high-ranking officials, and the main samurai sit in the main hall. Most of the rest of the low-level retainers, small wealthy clans, and national lords could only sit outside the main hall and wait.

The important ministers in the main hall of the Kuroda family did not communicate with each other because of their identities. However, the ordinary retainers below and the heads of wealthy families can't manage so much.

"I don't know if I can get a fief this time?" A low-ranking samurai asked.

"My family has expanded a lot of land this time, so there should be a chance!"

"I beheaded six people in Sanuki Country, what about you?"

"I killed five people in the country of Tamba."

"We should all have hope!"

"I hope so."

"I'm looking forward to it!"

What everyone was discussing was nothing more than who killed how many enemies, and the two of them discussed possible rewards.

"The lord has arrived," Yasuke shouted, and everything below fell silent.

Kuroda and Kuroda walked into the evaluation room, Kuroda sat in the main seat, Kuroda still sat at the bottom of the steps, and the first position on the left, facing the retainers.

"Ladies and gentlemen."

"Hey," shouted everyone below in unison.

"I have gathered you here today mainly for the reward and transfer of the Tamba Kingdom, Sanki Province, and Misaku Province this time, as well as to commend you for the previous year. It was confirmed that the family now owns 340,000 koku in Harima Province, 296,000 koku in Bizen Province, 162,000 koku in China, 111,000 koku in Tajima Province, 90,000 koku in Inhata Province, 248,000 koku in Tanba Province, 116,000 koku in Sanki Province, 90,000 koku in Misaku Province, 99,000 koku in Bizen Province, and 6,000 koku in Hiki Kuni, for a total of 1,558,000 koku. This year, more than 2,180,000 stone of grain were harvested in the family's territory, and more than 1.3 million yuan of commercial income and overseas trade income were added. ”

"How can this family reach such a level?" "It's okay (surrendered) ......" "It's incredible!" "There is hope this time" "Yes! (To be continued.) )