I Was a Swordsman in Ancient Japan

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"Presumably the two of you also know that since the seventh year of Tianming (AD 1787), Matsudaira Sadanobu has initiated a series of reforms since he took office as the old middleman. Watermark advertisement test Watermark advertisement test"

"For example: Dismiss the remnant party of the former old Nakata Numa Yiji, and rebuild the old-Chinese agreement system with the three imperial families as the core and the genealogy Daidai as the backing."

"Another example: revitalize the samurai clan. Encourage warriors to practice literature and martial arts, ban private prostitutes and geisha, prohibit mixed bathing and pornographic literature... and so on and so on."

——I know more than these reforms of Matsudaira Sadanobu, and I have chatted with Matsudaira Sadanobu more than once...

Ogata complained silently in his heart.

The current shogun: Tokugawa Iezari, is still very young, only 18 years old this year, and is still at the age of relying on Matsudaira Sadanobu for everything.

Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to call Matsudaira Sadanobu the current head of the shogunate.

If people knew that the current most wanted criminal and terrorist in the shogunate had chatted and laughed with the head of the shogunate, it would shock many people's jaws.

Although he complained fiercely in his heart, Ogata remained silent and continued to listen quietly to Naosuke's impassioned speech.

"The so-called reforms of Matsudaira Sadanobu. Each of them is just to allow the Edo shogunate to continue to rule... no, to enslave this country."

At this time, Zhi Zhou looked resentful.

"The reconstruction of the Laos-China agreement system with the Yusanjia as the core and the genealogy Daidai as the backing is the best example! The reform of Matsudaira Sadanobu's reconstruction of the Laos-China agreement system, to put it bluntly, is to let people named Tokugawa and Matsudaira , be able to rule this country for a long time, and not allow anyone or any force to threaten their status."

"The reform of Matsudaira Sadanobu shattered any expectations we had for the Edo Shogunate."

"So since Matsudaira Sadanobu came to power and took over the position of Lao Zhong, we began to plan and run for the purpose of overthrowing the Edo shogunate."

Speaking of this, Naosuke paused for a while, probably to listen to Ogata's opinion on what he just said while resting.

And Ogata did not disappoint him, he asked immediately as soon as Zhizhou stopped.

"...Since you want to collapse the curtain...then you are going to collapse the curtain? With all due respect,

The Edo Shogunate, which directly governed a quarter of the country's land, could not collapse just by shouting a few slogans. "

"Also—assuming you really overthrow the Edo Shogunate, what are you going to do afterwards? Don't tell me: you want to build another 'Osaka Shogunate' in Osaka or somewhere else."

"Master Yidaosai, good question!" Naoki's eyes lit up, "Although the Edo Shogunate is very weak now, it is indeed not a persimmon that is easy to pinch."

"So—we have to use our strength to fight."

"With the help of Satsuma, Changshu and other foreign daimyos who are not closely related to the Edo shogunate, destroy the Edo shogunate."

"After defeating the Edo shogunate, follow Tang Tu and establish a brand new country centered entirely on His Majesty the Emperor!"

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Naoshu talked endlessly about how they planned to win over daimyos who were at odds with the Edo shogunate, such as Satsuma and Changshu, and how to build a country completely centered on the emperor after the Edo shogunate was destroyed.

To put it simply—Nao Zhou and the others want Japan to return to the Nara and Heian eras hundreds of years ago.

In 646, Japan initiated the Taika Reform, and after comprehensively studying the advanced systems of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it entered two historical periods—the Nara Period (710-794) and the Heian Period (794-1192).

These two eras started with the time when the capital was moved. The Nara period began when the country moved to Heijo-kyo (Nara), and the Heian period began when it moved to Heian-kyo (now Kyoto).

These two eras were both eras when the emperor was the head of state who actually held the power of the country.

It was not until 1192 that the national power was usurped by the samurai group headed by Genji, and Genji established the first shogunate in the Kamakura area: after the Kamakura shogunate, the emperor became the empty title he is now, but he has no power at all. Hand mascot.

After successively experiencing the three eras of the Kamakura Shogunate, the Muromachi Shogunate, and the current Edo Shogunate, the Emperor has been a mascot for nearly 600 years.

Naoshu's purpose is to make the emperor once again become like the emperor of China, a real head of state, ruling and managing the country.

I have to say——Nao Zhou and the others took out the banner of "Zunhuang" to attack the Edo shogunate, which is quite smart.

Although the presence of the emperor is very low now, and people in some remote areas may not know that there is still a big man called the emperor living in Kyoto, but the influence of the emperor should not be underestimated.

After all, the emperor himself has quite a strong religious color-the royal family is considered to be the descendant of the creation god Amaterasu, and was sent by Amaterasu to manage the country.

Everyone, including the shogun, exercised the responsibility of running the country on behalf of the emperor.

Therefore, as long as one raises the banner of the emperor, claims that the opponent has usurped the power that should belong to the emperor, and then calls the opponent an "enemy", then no matter what, he will never lose morally.

As for Naosuke's claim that he was attacking the Edo shogunate by wooing daimyos such as Satsuma and Changzhou, there was some truth to it.

Satsuma and Changzhou are well-known vassal states with strong strength, but at the same time have a bad relationship with the Edo shogunate.

Many foreign daimyos headed by Satsuma and Changshu were forced to submit to the Edo shogunate when it was first established because of the powerful strength of the Edo shogunate.

These vassal states that were forced to surrender have always been at odds with the Edo shogunate. It is indeed a very good choice to win them over to fight against the Edo shogunate.

It's just that it's easier to ask the gods to send the gods away, and it's easier to win them over to fight against the Edo shogunate, but it's hard to keep them from becoming ambitious after the Edo shogunate fell.

Maybe the Tokugawa shogunate is gone, and then there will be a "Shimadzu shogunate" and a "Maori shogunate".

Although what Naoshu said is not something that cannot withstand scrutiny, but after hearing Naozhou say that their goal is to return to the Nara and Heian eras and establish a country centered on the emperor, Ogata, Fang no longer has the desire to continue listening.

——Criticized the Edo shogunate for a long time, but in the end, it just wanted to change from obeying a certain feudal landlord as the master to another feudal landlord...

After carefully listening to the speech that Naoshu and the others had just given, Ogata also had a basic understanding of Naoshu and the others—in simple terms, they were the rebel army.

Dissatisfied with the tyranny of the Edo shogunate and attempted to overthrow the rule of the Edo shogunate.

But...Using the words that Ogata learned in class in his previous life to evaluate Naoshu and the others... Naosu and the others belong to the very typical kind of people who have not escaped the limitations of the times.

Although they tried to launch an uprising to overthrow the domination of the country by the Edo shogunate, they just wanted to change another family to rule the country.

It's not overturning the table at all, it's just trying to get another group of people to play cards on the table.

But Ogata also understood this very well.

In Japan, which is still pursuing the policy of locking the country, it is too difficult for Naoshu and others to break through the limitations of the times and put forward ideas such as "breaking the feudal system".

From a certain point of view—Zao Zhou and the others are one of the most enlightened people of this era. At least they will not be foolishly loyal to the Edo shogunate, and they will know how to shout "crusade against the corrupt Edo shogunate".

Ogata has no feelings for Japan as a country, so what will happen to this country in the future-Ogata actually doesn't care much.

After hearing that Naosuke didn't say anything that made his eyes shine, Ogata also lost interest in Naosuke's so-called ambition and righteousness.

Naoshu also seemed to have noticed that Ogata seemed to lack interest in what he said, so he quickly changed the subject:

"And the reason why we want to ask Mr. Yidaosai to assist us is because you are one of the few warriors with rich combat experience in the whole country, and you also possess unparalleled energy."

"Although we want to rely on the power of foreign daimyos such as Satsuma and Choshu to overthrow the Edo Shogunate, we don't want to entrust all the formation of important military forces to Satsuma, Choshu and other vassal states."

"After all, if we do this, if they are malicious, we will become lambs waiting to be slaughtered."

"So we are now using our own methods to cultivate our own armed forces."

"I am now the owner of the Isshiki Sword Gym in Osaka."

"Right now, I am secretly looking for and gathering people who are dissatisfied with the rule of the Edo shogunate and aspiring to overthrow the shogunate, and then secretly train them."

"but……"

Zhi Zhou smiled wryly.

"My level is limited, and I really can't afford to train them into warriors who can stand on their own."

"This country has been at peace for a long time, and there are very few warriors with real skills."

"The current samurai, including me, can only wield the 'dojo sword'."

"And the 'Dojo Sword' is hardly of great use in real battles."

"The period in the history of our country that most needed swordsmanship and guns and warriors to display their skills was undoubtedly the troubled times of the Warring States period more than two hundred years ago."

"How did the samurai fight in that period?"

"First of all, the place where you fight is very different from a sword hall with comfortable tatami mats. You have to fight in mountains, rivers, places full of gravel, and places full of mud."

"The weapons used by the opponents are all kinds of strange things. They are not limited to using swords. In a fight to the death, the enemies basically use whatever weapons are easy to use. But there is no way to comfortably use them in the sword hall. Fight with your opponent with the sword."

"How effective can the swordsmanship practiced on the comfortable tatami be in real battles?"

The bitterness on Zhizhou's face became more intense.

"Today's battle with Ryoma and the pirates that attacked me perfectly proved this point: 'Dojo Sword' is just a 'Dojo Sword' after all, and its role in a real death fight is extremely limited."

"That's why I told you Yidao Zhai before that I wanted to invite you to my sword gym and be my swordsmanship teacher."

"I would like to invite you, Lord Yidao Zhai, to teach and train the people I have found who are determined to defeat the curtain! You, who have experienced many battles, will definitely be able to teach better than me, who has not fought a few actual battles!"

"Not only that, but with your joining, our morale will also be greatly increased."

"To be honest—many of us admire you very much."

Speaking of which, Naosuke subconsciously glanced at Isshiki next to him.

And Isshiki's eyes also had a strange light flashing at this moment.

"Your feat of killing the tyrant and breaking down Nijo Castle in Kyoto made us all very excited."

"There should be more and more people like you to challenge the corrupt Edo shogunate!"

"Instead of being foolishly loyal to someone who doesn't deserve it at all."

"If you can come to help us, there will be countless people who admire your name."

"With your joining, at that time, our final plan will definitely be accelerated by at least 5 years."

"So--Master Yidao Zhai, I hereby solemnly extend an invitation to you."

Naoshu leaned down abruptly, and once again sat down with Ogata.

"Please join us!"

After Naosuke knelt down and kowtowed in the Dogzaza position, Isshiki hesitated for a while like he did during the day before slowly coming out of Dogzaza to Ogata.

"Of course, we won't just ask you to pay, and I will wait for nothing."

"As long as you can join us..."

Next, Naoshu probably wanted to say something to lure Ogata.

But before he could finish his lure, Xu raised his hand and stopped him from speaking.

"Mr. Isshiki. I understand everything you said."

"Thank you for your appreciation and kindness to me."

"I am also flattered to be trusted by you so much."

"I appreciate your kindness, please forgive me for refusing your invitation."

"I'm busy with something right now."

"I don't know how much time and energy I will spend on this matter."

"Therefore, please forgive me for my inability to contribute to your great cause."

"Please rest assured. The words I heard from you tonight will rot in my stomach and I will never tell any outsider."

Seeing that Ogata refused without hesitation, anxiety appeared on Naoshu's face.

"Master Yi Dao Zhai..."

"No more words." Ogata interrupted again, "Mr. Isshiki, I have made up my mind."

Ogata's tone became a little more serious.

"Please stop stalking."

"It will be quite embarrassing for you to stalk me like this."

"...I...understood..." Zhi Zhou sighed, "Since Master Yidao Zhai, you have no intention of joining us, then we will not force you anymore."

"Master Yidao Zhai, please rest assured - I will never disclose your whereabouts to outsiders."

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Naoshu and Isshiki left Ogata's room one after the other.

After turning into an empty corridor, Isshiki lowered his voice, and said in a low voice at a volume that only he and his grandfather could hear clearly:

"Grandpa... are you really going to give up like this?"

"What else can we do if we don't give up." Zhi Zhou said with a wry smile, "We don't agree with each other, since that lord has no intention of joining us, let's continue to go our separate ways."

"The lord just now has shown his resolute attitude."

"If you continue to stalk, it will be our rudeness."

"So instead of stalking and provoking that adult's disgust, it's better to give up."

"Let's go, find a hotel, have a good night's rest, and leave at dawn tomorrow to continue back to Osaka."

"Looking for a hotel..." Isshiki muttered, "Actually...you don't need to work hard to find a hotel. Isn't this hotel very good?"

"This hotel?" Zhi Zhou frowned slightly, "This hotel...is very expensive."

The hotel that Ogata, Naoshu and the others are currently in is a veritable high-end hotel.

Not only is the room bright and comfortable, but it also comes with a bathroom specially for the residents.

In short, this hotel is everything but expensive.

The reason why this Fengnan Town can have such a high-end hotel is probably related to the fact that many travelers and merchants pass by here.

When I first entered Fengnan Town, Isshiki ran into many people with different accents.

"Just take it as compensation." Isshiki said, "We have been floating on the sea for so many days, and unfortunately we ran into a pirate today."

"A night's rest in a luxurious hotel is regarded as compensation for our tired body and mind."

Naosuke turned his head and took a deep look at Isshiki.

"...You are thinking about staying in this hotel for one night because you have taken a fancy to this hotel's own bathhouse?"

As soon as Naosuke finished speaking, Isshiki laughed embarrassingly.

He hesitated to speak, looking like he wanted to refute but didn't know how to refute.

"...Forget it. What you said is also reasonable. Several days of wandering at sea have made me physically and mentally exhausted. Just sleep in this hotel for one night, anyway, the expenses are still sufficient."

Seeing that his proposal was accepted, Isshiki unabashedly showed joy on his face.

The two came to the counter of the hotel and opened an ordinary room for two.

The hotel has 3 floors. Ogata's room is located on the third floor, while Isshiki's room is located on the second floor, and their rooms are still slightly apart.

As soon as Isshiki and his grandfather entered the room, Naosuke suddenly put on a straight face and preached to Isshiki:

"Take a bath early tonight, rest, and leave tomorrow morning at dawn and return to Osaka."

"I also want to take a bath and rest earlier... But there must be a lot of people in the bathhouse right now, so I'd better go later."

"Remember not to delay it too late. Don't delay it too late, there is no hot water in the bathroom."

"I know. I'm not stupid."

While speaking, Isshiki sat cross-legged on the ground.

While sitting cross-legged on the ground, Isshiki untied his high ponytail, and his waist-length hair fell loose.

After sitting on the ground, Isshiki put his hands into the back of his clothes and into his back, as if he was untying something.

When Isshiki withdrew his hands from behind his back, he brought out a long roll that looked like a bandage.

Then... as if by magic, the originally flat, wrinkle-free fabric on Isshiki's chest was puffed up in one breath.

If Ogata had been present, he would have been surprised to find that—in terms of the size of the bulge...it is as plump as A-cho.

At this moment, Naoki sat by the window with a tired face.

Looking at Naoki with a tired face, Isshiki couldn't help but comfort him:

"Grandpa, didn't you just say that differences do not conspire with each other, so don't be upset that that person doesn't want to join us anymore."

"I'm not bothered by that lord's reluctance to join us." Zhi Zhou replied, "I've already seen it."

"I'm just upset about all the things I have to deal with when I get back to Osaka."

"We've been out for so long, there must be a mountain of things waiting for me to deal with."

"After returning to Osaka, it is bound to be busy for a long time."

At this time, Naosuke suddenly turned his head to look at Isshiki as if recalling something.

"After returning to Osaka, in addition to dealing with the important matters one by one, I will also start arranging your marriage."

"Marriage?!" Isshiki jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

"Ryoma... No, Xiaohua. I can't spoil you anymore." Naoki said seriously, "Do you know how old you are? You are already 21 years old this year."

"Go and take a look at the whole of Osaka City. Except for those who are in extremely poor conditions, is there any woman like you who is still unmarried at this age?"

"When you introduced excellent Junjie to you before, you always refused on the grounds that you couldn't find the one you like."

"During the time I took you out for a trip, I thought a lot."

"If you continue to delay like this, you will become an old woman who no one wants."

"I've decided now - I won't spoil you anymore."

"When we get back to Osaka, we will find a suitable candidate for you."

"Within this year, I want to see an excellent son-in-law appear before my eyes."

"If you continue to be willful, my Yishi family will end in your generation."

His face turned blue and then white, staring at Naoki fiercely.

"I do not want!"

"Don't make a decision for me casually!"

After finishing speaking, Yise sat cross-legged on the ground with his back facing Zhizhou angrily, leaving Zhizhou with only his back.

"It should be I, Yishihua, who is looking for a marriage partner. Why is it grandpa, you are here to help me find it?"

"If you don't want us to help you find it, then you can rely on your own strength to find a hero that we can all accept." Zhi Zhou said solemnly, "In short - within this year, I want to see my There is an excellent son-in-law in front of me."

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In the previous article, the foreshadowing that Isshiki is a woman disguised as a man is too sufficient. Everyone went back and re-watched the plot of Isshiki's appearance, and found that Isshiki's posture and tone of voice all had a girlish atmosphere.