When Kira Yoshitoki was busy learning cultural knowledge, he also did not forget to take time to deal with the accumulated government affairs of Sakamoto Castle. Every month, he would return to Sakamoto Castle in advance to hold the evaluation meeting on time. As the highest ranking member of the Kira family in Kyoto, Yamamoto Tokiyuki He performs the duties of a county agent and is responsible for handling general affairs and adjudicating civil lawsuits when the household governor is absent. As the new retainers who came from the shogunate, Hosokawa Fujitaka, Ninagawa's elders, Odate Harutada, Matsui Yukan and others were very active. They raised the most topics in the monthly evaluation meeting. In addition to Ina Tadaka, In addition to Honda Masanobu being able to participate in the discussion, a group of retainers from Mikawa were all rendered mute. These bosses had no knowledge of government affairs, and the leadership of the assessment meeting gradually fell into the hands of a group of followers. Fujitaka Hosokawa spoke eloquently: "The land around Lake Biwa is fertile and has always been the granary of Kinki. The stone height of Shiga and Takashima counties is estimated to be more than 100,000 koku, accounting for nearly one-seventh of Omi's grain production. Although wars were frequent last year, Omi Kingdom did not suffer from military disasters, and the family's financial situation became more prosperous due to the two ransom payments made to the Miyoshi family. " Matsui Yukan continued: "The Miyoshi family redeemed the Shikoku people. Of the ransom of 23,000 guan, the Kira family enjoyed 15,000 guan. The other ransom of 12,700 guan was completely enjoyed by the Kira family. The total amount was 27,000 guan. Seven hundred guans, after deducting the annual salary expenditure and filling the hole after the war, there are still 16,000 guans. We plan to divide this money into three equal parts. " "Well! We need to use it in the new year's budget. Up to 10,000 guan, this money can actually be used in Sakamoto Castle's account budget, but currently there are many things to be dealt with in the new castle town of Sakamoto Castle. The new Raku City Order is making final adjustments, and the plan to build a new castle town is also imminent. There are also The development strategy set by the owner earlier requires money, so it is a last resort to withhold this ten thousand yuan as budget funds. "This time it was Odate Harutada's turn to speak. Ninagawa coughed a little guiltily, and then said: "The other permit for recruiting ronin has been posted. It takes about 3,000 kan to raise a group of ronin" "Wait!" Kira Yoshitsune paused. He moved and questioned: "What is the ronin permission order? Why don't we know about it?" Yamamoto Tokiyuki, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said: "This order was proposed by His Highness Fujitaka, and the veteran agreed to sign it. At that time, the master was still practicing in Kyoto. , I didn¡¯t bother you.¡± ¡°But I have clearly said that these ronin cannot be used. They are homeless people, either with unknown origins or carrying some unforgivable sin or bad character. How can I, the noble Ashikaga family, use such a person if he is a misbehaving and incompetent person?" Kira Yoshitsune felt that he was possessed by Nobuzada Ohuchi at this moment. In short, he said it so confidently that even a group of retainers who pretended to be mute nodded. "Ahem! But my Kira family really needs manpower. The security of the castle town cannot always be guarded by a reserve team. If we don't use ronin, we have to use the town residents to form security forces voluntarily. But what should we do if the town residents are not reliable?" Yamamoto Kansuke asked. He spread his hands to show that he was helpless, and all the followers nodded seriously, even Honda Tokimasa nodded. "Shit! Nod your sister's head!" Kira turned his head and saw a bunch of idiots pretending to be mute nodding along with him. He was so angry that he almost threw his fan. He decided to endure the anger and asked again: "Ronin's Have the selection rules been finalized? Don¡¯t select some unscrupulous people. If there is a traitor from the Sanhao family, we will not let you go lightly." A group of followers quickly said: "Don't worry, Mr. Youshi! Your Majesty, please help me, and you will definitely not cause any trouble to me." "Okay! Tell me what the last portion is for!" "The last portion is for the owner" Honda Toki was saying cautiously. There was a quiet moment in the assessment room. Kira Yoshi was stunned. After a long while, he slowly opened the folding fan in his hand and said with unknown meaning: "In other words, I have worked so hard to fight." After several battles, only 3,000 guan were left in the pocket? " "Yes! " "Should I thank you for your generosity? It's really not easy to leave 3,000 guan for me. Ah." Kira Yoshito didn't know why, but he felt that the role of the house supervisor was really boring. The weak girl couldn't spend the money she earned without making a profit. This was not just a hardship, it was an inhumane life. "Forget it, I won't embarrass you. My family has indeed spent a lot of money in the past year or so. We have saved some money from selling carriages, salt, and prisoners, and have spent it on repairing the city, replacing equipment, recruiting troops, repairing The castle town, bounties and pensions have been paid, and it is indeed a lot of money to spend. It is not easy to still keep the 18,500 gu brought by the family from Mikawa. This time, we will earn 3,000 gu. Just three thousand guan!" Kira Yoshiki stood up and announced that the evaluation meeting was over.? Back to the castle tower, I saw Aju carefully arranging the flower garden she made. Her ideal was to decorate the south side of Honmaru into a small garden. She didn¡¯t like to live in Himamaru without Katsuhime. Kira Yoshiki once asked But if she had someone he liked, he could find someone to be her matchmaker, but she still smiled and rejected him. "Ah Ju is so lonely! When I was away, Sheng Ji stayed with her, but now she can only play with flowers and plants." In the years after his mother's death, Ah Ju has been living this quiet life. In addition to taking care of his daily life, she does not need to wash clothes or make meals. Men and maids compete to do the rough and heavy work. She can only make some pastries and make a pot of tea or boil some soup. Every time she came over with these snacks or tea, Kiragi would eat everything she made in front of her most of the time. Only in this way would Aju show a happy smile, as if this was her existence Meaning, Kira Yoshishi sighed: "Is it my mission to protect my mother? If this is the meaning of your existence, it is really unfair! You should have your own life, a beautiful life of your own ¡¡± ¡°Looking at the quiet and serious Aju taking care of the delicate flower seedlings little by little, Kira Yoshiki suddenly didn¡¯t want to go to Kyoto to continue his training. He has learned everything he should learn since he was a child, so what¡¯s the point of continuing to study? He had no interest in Cuju, and the Japanese songs were just a few lines sung along with everyone. He was insensitive to the complicated and time-consuming culture of the tea ceremony, so only military strategy and the art of bows, horses, swords and guns were worth practicing. A few days later, after Kira Yoshitoki announced his decision, he immediately received the support of many ministers. Yamamoto Tokiyuki found him and had a deep talk before giving up the persuasion. A determined person cannot be shaken. Kira Yoshitoki is not only determined , and has good knowledge and mind. Even if he is as strong as Yamamoto Tokiyuki, he cannot influence his beliefs. In the next few days, Kira Yoshi made the decision to talk to all his retainers. This decision was also based on his personal understanding. Only through detailed face-to-face discussions could he understand the thoughts of the retainers. Complex or simple thoughts can be understood from I noticed clues in the conversation, and the first target of the conversation was Hosokawa Fujitaka. On the morning of January 23rd, in the Sakamoto Castle Castle, Kira Yoshishi said with a smile: "Fujitaka has been busy for many days and worked hard!" There¡¯s nothing to complain about!¡± Hosokawa Fujitaka¡¯s answer was impeccable. Kira Yoshitoki directly gave up beating around the bush and said bluntly: "Haha, Fujitaka is really a well-rounded person! Do you have to be like this in front of me?" "Ahem" In order to lighten the atmosphere, Kira Yoshitoki changed again. A topic said: "Speaking of which, Fujitaka's singing skills are also very good! I have been taught by the Sanjo Nishi family in ancient and modern times. Let's communicate more in the future!" "I, Fujitaka, are very happy!" "Futaka is not only proficient in government affairs, but also Japanese songs. He has a lot of research on tea ceremony and Chinese studies. It must be loved by many women in Kyoto, right? " "Uh I have already made an engagement!" Hosokawa Fujitaka replied with a black line on his head. "Oh! That's my family's negligence. We have been together for so long and we don't even know that Fujitaka has entered into a marriage contract! I wonder which family the marriage contract was with?" "She is the daughter of His Highness Wakasa Kumagawa Castle Numada Uenosuke, who was born in Astronomy 18 "The marriage contract was signed in 2009." Kira Yoshishi thought for a while and said, "It turns out that she is the daughter of the Numata Uenosuke family. Speaking of which, Uenosuke is also a member of the shogunate." "Then when does Fujitaka plan to hold the marriage ceremony?" ?" "This it will probably take a few years." Hosokawa Fujitaka took out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from his head. Kira Yoshishi asked in a fuss: "Huh? Why does it have to be a few more years? Fujitaka is not young, right?" "I just turned eighteen this year." Hosokawa Fujitaka couldn't help but twitched his face. "Oh, I haven't gotten married yet at the age of eighteen. Do I have to wait until I'm twenty-six to get married again?" Kira Yoshi said with a half-smile. Farmers can only get married when they are twenty-six. This was the rule of the Muromachi era. A certain monkey The reason why he waited so long to get married was also because of this rule. He deliberately said these words to hurt Hosokawa Fujitaka, which was considered a small revenge. Hosokawa Fujitaka was sweating profusely when he was told, and said hurriedly: "That won't happen, it will take a few years anyway." "Oh! I understand!" Kira Yoshiki leaned forward with a gossipy face, He asked in a low voice: "Isn't it because the Uenosuke family's daughter is too old to get married?" "This is indeed true." "Really?" Unexpectedly, he guessed it right, and Kiragi suddenly became excited. , "Ueno ?How old is your daughter this year? " "Eight years old. "Hosokawa Fujitaka could only slap his cheeks and replied with difficulty. "Not even eight years old Nani? Eight years old? Kira Yoshishi's tiger body trembled, and he looked at Hosokawa Fujitaka up and down with an incredulous look on his face, and then said with understanding: "Fujitaka is eighteen years old, and the wife who has not yet been married is eight years old. So my family I want to ask Fujitaka a question. " Hosokawa Fujitaka said with a stiff face and a dry smile: "Excuse me. " "Are you a die-hard lolicon? " "Eh? What is the owner talking about? "Hosokawa Fujitaka was completely confused. He had never heard of this word before, but the word "death" is not a compliment after all. "It's nothing you know! "Ji Liangyi showed a meaningful smile.