At the Nanpai Dojo in Edo, the morning sun is shining, and the people inside are in a good mood. The pen %fun %Pavilion www.biquge.info beside Yui Masayuki is Kanai Hanbei.

The veteran was also dressed in improved Hanfu at the moment, and he was very happy, took Maruhashi Tadaya's hand, and said with a smile: "I heard that you became a samurai of the Satsuma Domain, and I was worried that you would be injured in the war." Fortunately, I came back, and I came back safely. ”

"You ...... I'm back, too. But...... Why did you come back too? Don't...... Did you become a wandering samurai too? Maruhashi Tadaya thought of this, and his heart was heavy. He thought he would be happy because of this, but when he thought that his friend was also unlucky, he suddenly lost any joy.

It's just that Maruhashi Tadaya didn't have a chance to say this at this time. Yui Masayuki and Kanai Hanbei are obviously in a very good mood. The wandering warriors who followed also seemed to have found a home, and they all showed relieved expressions. At this time, it is obviously not the time to say discouraged words.

For Yui Masayuki, it is naturally a joy to see old friends.

Immediately, it was a good wine and food served as a celebration.

At this time, Yui Masayuki also discovered Maruhashi Tadaya's back and Inochiro and other people. He saw that these people were dressed in simple clothes and described as withered, and sighed in his heart, recognizing the identities of these people. Nine times out of ten, it's some wandering samurai.

For Yui Masayuki, who was once committed to solving the problem of the wandering samurai in Japan, he naturally would not be unrecognizable, let alone turned away: "Hanbei, go and prepare a room for these friends of Maruhashi Tadaya." The meals were not enough, so I booked two tables directly in the restaurant across the street. ”

"How does this make ...... It's too wasteful......" Zhu Qilang and the others were moved in their hearts, and said in their hearts that they had really come to the right place, but they were panicked.

They are also poor, although they still have the status of samurai, but they have lost the employment of the Satsuma Domain, and they are only a little better than the outcasts, so they don't have to worry about being robbed and bullied.

"It's a friend of Tadaya-kun, and it's also a friend of mine Masayuki Yui. If you also recognize me as a friend of Jing Zhengxue, please don't excuse me. Alright, let's go into the house and pack up one or two. I also have some clothes for my colleagues in this dojo, if you don't dislike it, you can also change them first. "The clothes are actually custom-made practice clothes, but these imported goods purchased from Daming are not only of good quality, but also have unique designs, which look neat and generous, and there is no shame in passing them on and there is a return rate.

"There is a good saying in the Ming Kingdom, it is better to be respectful than to obey fate. I'll wait, thank you to Masayuki Yui. Zhu Qilang bowed, and when he arrived, he looked sideways at Jing Zhengxue, but he didn't expect that among these wandering samurai, there was one who seemed to be literate and hyphenated.

Being able to read and write is a great thing.

In the Ming Dynasty, even Yui Masayuki's friend Kanai Hanbei had the opportunity to receive education after joining the army, and he could recognize Chinese characters, not to mention those ordinary people. Naturally, it is extremely difficult for Japanese people to recognize kanji.

Maruhashi Tadaya saw Yui Masayuki's attention, and said in his heart that this was also an opportunity, so he explained that Inochiro wanted to seek medical treatment for his sister.

"I see. No wonder Shichiro knows Chinese, it turns out that there is such a reason in it. Yui Masayuki sighed: "What a person who values love and righteousness." Such a person, please rest assured, I admire it from the heart of Jing Zhengxue, and I will not stand idly by. ”

After listening to this, the Kanai half-guards on the side also encouraged: "What the doctor said is indeed good. I have a disease that cannot be cured in Japan, and I may have to go to China. For example, we samurai fought on the battlefield, and the treatment after being injured was a matter of fate. But in the Ming Army, if a soldier is injured, he can be treated with the best effort, and what is even more rare is ...... Those injuries that seemed to be certain to die could have survived. Maybe Pig Qilang's sister can really be cured in Mingguo, but it's a pity that I'm not a healer, so I can't treat your sister. ”

"It is much more difficult to evaluate a doctor than to become an officer. It takes a year to become a full-fledged nurse and at least five times longer to become a doctor, as well as a brilliant brain. We samurai, who have learned the art of killing all our lives, will not do anything else. After Yui Masayuki finished speaking, he heard everyone present sigh for a long time.

Obviously, this resonated with everyone.

"That's right, this time, it's also because the Satsuma Domain gave up the Ryukyus and no longer needs so many samurai, so we cut off half of the samurai in the Satsuma Domain's army. Those of us are forced to wander because of this. Including me...... The status of a samurai, which was once envied, is now a burden. Unless we become a scorned pirate, embark on an unknown sea path, and become a slave of the townspeople, we will find that the world is so big that there is no place for us. Maruhashi Tadaya babbled.

"Japan's misfortune is about to begin here."

"Not only the Satsuma Domain, but also the Tosa Domain. They have offended His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and the Tosa Domain may cease to exist in a short time. Without the Tosa Domain, hundreds of samurai would be forced to wander. ”

"Japan is going to be finished......"

"Every samurai with a sword is a source of instability. Even, at worst, they may become bandits, a hidden danger to law and order in every place. It's a shame for a samurai......"

……

"Okay, okay......" Maruhashi Tadaya found that Yui Masayuki was just listening quietly and didn't say a word, thinking that it had also touched Yui Masayuki's sadness, comforted a few grumbling Satsuma Domain samurai, and found an excuse to send them away: "No matter what, we can settle down in the Nanpai Dojo." For the time being, I don't have to worry more about the things outside. What do you say? ”

Of course, Inoqiro and the others are not stupid people, knowing that they are being settled in the face of Maruhashi Tadaya, but it does not mean that they are qualified to talk to Yui Masayuki, it is interesting enough for people to receive them for a while, and it will be a little disturbing for others to say something considerate if they stay any longer.

Sure enough, after Pig Qilang and a few people left, Yui Masayuki said: "I didn't expect that after leaving for three or four years, I took away thousands of wandering samurai, so that they had a place to go in the land of Daming. ”

"Maruhashi-kun......" Maruhashi Tadaya hesitated for a moment, as if he was worried that this would make the other party disgusted, but he quickly made up his mind and said: "No matter what, I, Maruhashi Tadaya, will follow Masayuki-kun and work hard, and I will definitely be able to get rid of the status of a wandering samurai!" As far as I know, the adults of Kishu are still concerned about us. I especially inquired about your whereabouts. All the way to Edo, I heard that the shogun was not in good health. This is our chance, don't be discouraged! ”

"...... me? Wandering Samurai? Yui Masayuki was so smart, he immediately understood what Maruhashi Tadaya meant, he looked at the other party's concerned eyes, his heart warmed, and he said slowly: "Tadaya-kun's concern is really touching." But don't worry about my affairs either, please be assured. I...... It's not the wandering samurai you think. ”

"Ah......?" Maruhashi Tadaya exclaimed, and soon, he was both happy and relaxed, but also embarrassed: "It turns out that I was so worried about myself that I misunderstood the status quo. Is...... Apologies. ”

"You and I are best friends, so why be so polite. I understand, of course, that you are saying this out of concern. In fact, we came back this time, and it was indeed a very surprise. Originally, we may have thought that we had been serving in the Ming Foreign Legion. But...... It's like Chungya-kun got a chance in the first place. We have also been given a chance. Our fates are going to be changed, but we don't know this time...... What will be the outcome of the change? Maruhashi Tadaya said, suddenly looking a little depressed.

"So, you ...... Or a soldier of the Ming Kingdom? Tadaya Maruhashi looked delighted.

"As soldiers of the Ming Kingdom, then of course we are also Ming people. Not only me, but also Kanai Hanbei, and the wandering samurai who followed me to the Ming Dynasty. Now, they are no longer Japanese. Please look at me carefully, I want to see if there is doubt and hatred in your eyes. Yui Masayuki's words are unresistible.

Maruhashi Tadaya understands the other party's sensitive feelings: "No! There is no doubt or hatred. Masayuki-kun, a wandering samurai is not a good destination, and for a samurai, such an identity is even a shame. No one wants their best friends to sink into the quagmire, you can become a soldier of the Ming Kingdom and enter the life of the Ming Dynasty, which is an enviable thing. When I was there three years ago, I had already seen the prosperity of the Ming Kingdom, and my life was good. Being able to go to a place like that is something that is truly congratulatory. And how can I hate you? ”

"But...... As a Ming person, I have to do things for His Majesty the Ming Emperor. I know that you may hate His Majesty the Emperor because you gave up the Ryukyus to become a wandering samurai because of the Satsuma Domain......," Yui Masayuki said hesitantly.

"How disgusting should a loser be?" Maruhashi Tadaya looked quite free, exhaled lightly, and said, "I should have had a bright future like you. But I chose to return to the Satsuma domain and become a samurai. I made such a choice, and I will bear all the consequences. ”

"Is that all?" Yui Masayuki looked at Maruhashi Tadaya carefully.

Maruhashi Tadaya was silent for a while, and said, "I learned the art of war from you, but I am not really just a reckless man with only muscles. I've been to Satsuma Domain, and it's changed a lot. It's like the former Ming Kingdom. It's getting better and better. If...... My existence is an obstacle to the improvement of the lives of the Japanese people, so we should and will die unless we change. Not to mention ......"

Saying that, Maruhashi Tadaya sold a pass.

"What's more?" Kanai Hanbei couldn't help but interject.

"What's more, Yui Masayuki must understand." Tadaya Maruhashi stared at Masayuki Yui and smiled.

Yui Masayuki also smiled: "When you recommended Inoshiro to join the Foreign Legion, I should have guessed it." ”

"That's right." Tadaya Maruhashi nodded.

"What the hell is it? Why don't I understand a word of what you're saying? "Kanai Hanbei is a little crazy.

Yui Masayuki laughed: "Zhongya-kun, you want to become our comrade-in-arms again." You...... I want to rejoin the Ming army. ”

"If I could go back to the years, I hope I never quit." Maruhashi Tadaya said it a little implicitly, but the meaning was clear.

"So...... You are welcome to join us. But you have to be prepared...... We are no longer part of the Royal Imperial Army Foreign Legion. Yui Masayuki squinted his eyes and smiled.

"Which department is that?" Tadashi Maruhashi was in high spirits.

"Jin Yiwei."

……

Shimoya, Guangdeokji Temple.

Tokugawa Iemitsu buried his pace slowly and arrived at Kotokuji Temple.

"The old guy is gone. This old guy ...... That's it. Tokugawa Iemitsu was left alone in front of the mourning hall, shook his head and smiled: "There is something to say about returning all the money." Do you really think I'm a stupid general? I have never been stingy, let alone Yagyu Tajima Mamoru who has worked hard for me all his life and devoted himself to the well-being of Japan. ”

Yanagi but Mamori is gone.

The head of the Yagyu Dojo, Japan's first-class master of swordsmanship and war, and the teacher who taught Tokugawa Iemitsu the art of war, Yagyu passed away on March 26. Although Iemitsu had sent Michiyasu Takeda, Kyoto's first-class famous doctor, to treat Yagyu Munakatsu's illness early on. But man's life span is so impermanent and resolute that it does not allow any earthly retention of him, and it cannot be changed.

After death, the grand aftermath began.

Originally, Yagyu Zongju's official position was from the fifth. At Tokugawa Iemitsu's behest, he was quickly promoted to the bottom of the fourth. Yu Lu is more than 100,000 stone fiefdoms.

Of course, this is just a kind of vanity of posthumous sealing.

During his lifetime, Yagyu Danma Mamoru kept asking for the return of all his fortunes to the shogunate, a total of 8,000 koku.

Of course, Tokugawa Iemitsu would not be stingy with this little money, but in the willingness and discipline of taking care of his teacher, he agreed, and then quickly gave it to the three sons of Yagyu Muneki, the most of which was given to the mad Yanagi Shibei Sanyan who tried on the insane.

But apparently, this time the funeral did not meet Yagyu Jubei.

However, Tokugawa Iemitsu didn't come for Yagyu Jubei. He has trust in Yagyu but Mamori's proud son, and he doesn't need to see him alone.

He just sighed a little at the change in his life.

Just four years ago, that is, in the twentieth year of Kanyong, the great monk of Tianhai passed away.

From then on, Tokugawa Iemitsu began to lament the impermanence of fate. The right-hand men and mentors who governed the world with themselves, helped, and taught themselves to govern Japan have passed away one after another. This reminded him of his physical condition.

Although, he was only forty-three years younger.

But no one would have expected that Tokugawa Iemitsu's longevity had entered the countdown. Especially in the face of the heavy topic of inheritance. Life is even more brutal.