After leaving Mito, Aoden led the entire army to the north along Oshu Street, one of the "five streets".
The streets of Oshu are connected to Muro, and some branches are connected to other parts of northeast Japan.
When talking about Ao Yu’s specialties, the most famous one is the “hot spring”.
Not only are there many quantity, but also high quality.
The famous springs that can be called are Sour Soup Hot Spring, Huajuan Hot Spring, Qiubao Hot Spring... and many more.
Aoyu is located at the junction of the Asia-European plate and the Pacific plate. The earth's crust is frequent, forming a large number of volcanic and seismic movements, which also led to the formation of hot springs.
Qingdeng likes hot springs quite a bit.
To be precise, I like the comfort of being "wrapped in hot water".
If he has free time, he is happy to taste Ouyu's hot springs - of course, the premise is "if he has free time".
The more you move northward, the lower the temperature.
Snowflakes fall from time to time.
Even on days without snow, the sky is dark.
The surrounding scenery also changed significantly.
Looking up, there were vegetation that was not common in the past, which made Qingdeng and others intuitively feel that they had entered the northern country.
To facilitate the title, Qingdeng referred to the meeting led by him to promote the "Aoyu Conference" simply as the "Aoyu Conference".
The reason why the "Ouwu Conference" was set up in Wakamatsu Castle in Aizu's wing is naturally because of the Aizu's wing's no Aoto's die-hard ally.
Such a major conference must be held in a safe and trustworthy place to teach people peace of mind.
Just like the Western countries, Ouyu has a high proportion of foreign daimyos and has limited influence.
It was precisely for the sake of "shocking Ouyu" that the shogunate specially divided the Tsubasa here.
In fact, even if we don’t talk about “security”, just considering geographical location, Wakamatsu Castle of Aizusa is also the first choice.
This is a top meeting where all the vassal lords of the Ouyu family have to come to the meeting.
Since this is the case, we must set the meeting place in a place that is very convenient for everyone to appear fair and to show sincerity of "treat everyone equally".
Aizu's core identity is "Ouyu Shit Stumbling Sticker"
Since you want to mess with shit, you must stir more and evenly in the "middle area".
Therefore, Aizu's wing was deliberately enfeoffed at the heart of Ouyu, guarding the key road, like a high wall across the intersection.
No matter which vassal state of Ouyu, it is not too difficult to go to Aizu.
To sum up, it is really appropriate to set up the meeting place in Wakamatsu Castle.
...
...
Wakamatsu Castle - the Aizu family hall, and it is also one of the oldest cities currently circulating in the world.
In 1384, Ashina Naomi Ashina built Wakamatsu Castle.
In the following years, the city changed hands several times and eventually fell into the hands of the Aizu Matsuhira family.
Since its completion, this city has a history of nearly five hundred years and is a well-deserved "ancient city".
Thanks to the convenience of "Aozhou Street", Qingdeng successfully arrived in Ruomatsu Castle in just ten days.
After the failure of the "Changzhou Conquest", Matsuhei Yokoba led his troops back to Kyoto - he is most likely still busy rectifying the "Civil Army" and dealing with the relevant responsible persons of the "Qingying Incident".
Currently, the guardians of Ruosong City are all the family members headed by Hengshan Main Taxation.
Yokoyama is the master of taxation - Matsuhei Tomobashi's confidant, in charge of military affairs of the Aizu vassal, committed to internal reforms of the Aizu vassal, and enhanced the military and economic strength of the Aizu vassal to cope with the increasingly tense political situation.
Because of his decisive behavior and strongly advocated "supporting the shogunate and conquering the shogunate", he was very popular with Tomosa Matsuhei.
During the period when Matsuhei Etsubashi was ordered to guard Kyoto, Yokoyama was responsible for the charge of Wakamatsu Castle. This shows how the former attaches importance to the latter.
When the towering shadow of Ruosong City appeared and faintly came into Qingdeng's eyes, he suddenly saw the Hengshan Master Tax and others coming out of the city to welcome him.
But they saw them kneeling in darkness, touching the ground with their palms, and their heads were facing the sky.
Qingdeng quickly turned over and dismounted and quickly walked up to him.
"No gift."
As soon as this was said, everyone stood up one after another and changed to "kneeling on the ground" to "kneeling on one knee".
Immediately afterwards, the leader raised his head and showed a very young face - this person is Hengshan's master of taxes.
"General Orange is in the main tax of the Hengshan Mountain! If you have any mistakes, please forgive me!"
Qingdeng smiled slightly:
"Hongshan, I have long admired Daming. Thank you for your greeting, get up quickly."
He asked while reaching out to support the other person with kindness:
"Hongshan Lord, how many vassal lords are there to arrive at Ruo Song at present?"
Hengshan’s main tax answered in a serious manner:
"The lords of eight vassal states have arrived here."
"8...more than I expected. Jun Yokoyama, let's talk in detail while rushing."
...
...
Aizu, Wakamatsu Castle, Castle Town—
"Look, he is King Ni."
"As rumored, he really rode a cow."
"Don't underestimate that black cow! It is said that it is even more powerful than half of the war horses!"
"That strong man with a big mouth and a burly figure is Director Kondo!"
"It's Saito Ichi! The person who wears his sword on his right waist must be Saito Ichi, the captain of the third team of the new selection group!"
"So handsome... the captains of the newly selected team all exuded the aura of a strong man!"
"That's natural! They are all swordsmen who are a thousand horses!"
...
Under the leadership of Yokoyama Master Taxation, Aoden and others entered the castle town of Wakamatsu Castle in an orderly manner.
The newly selected group of large troops are temporarily stationed outside the town, and then they will slowly arrange their residences.
To this day, Qingdeng has long been more than the "heroes" in the newly selected group.
Kondo Yu, Nagakura Shinhara, Saito Ichi... To the world, these names are already well-known!
So, this scene naturally happened - after learning that the new selection group arrived, all the townsmen of Wakamatsu Castle rushed to join in the fun.
For a moment, there were crowds of people in the streets and cheers came one after another.
The scholars and citizens on the streets on both sides stood on tiptoe and stretched their necks just to see the appearance of Qingdeng and others.
The Aizu Fan's geographical location is too remote and can be called a countryside.
In such a mountainous area, you can see the heroes who only appear in rumors on weekdays... It is no wonder that the towns of Wakamatsu Castle are so excited.
It is worth mentioning that after entering Ouha's realm, Nagakura Shinhata became particularly energetic and his eyes shone.
Qingdeng only found out what was going on after asking - he was very excited when he returned to the Northland after a long time.
Nagakura Shinba was born in the Matsumae vassal state and was a true northerner.
Matsumae Bible is located at the southernmost end of the Honshu Island (Hokkaido), across the sea from Honshu Oshima. It is the northernmost vassal state among the three hundred princes, namely "the north of the north".
He was deeply moved by smelling the long-lost air in the northern country.
In contrast, Harada Zuosuke's feelings are completely opposite to Nagakura Shinhata.
Harada Sonosuke's hometown is the Iyu Matsuyama family on Shikoku Island, which is considered to be from the southern country.
"I hate this dry air... my throat is very dry... I always have nosebleeds..." - Zuosuke Harada said.
Because he is not adapted to the climate of the northern country, he has been depressed recently and is listless every day.
However, he belongs to the type of "the more lively the environment, the more exciting the mood".
Ruo Song Shimin's welcome was cheered up again, and his spirits were as if he had been pretending to be depressed before.
At this moment, he was pulling an official from Aizu's vassal and talking excitedly about his "heroic past" that he would never get tired of -
"I remember that back then, when I had not become a ronin in the vassal state, and when I was still an official in the Iyu-Songyama vassal state, a disgusting guy slandered me as a 'little official who didn't even know the etiquette of separatism'..."
...
Hengshan Master Tax followed Qingdeng closely, half a position behind him, and methodically introduced the current situation of Ruomatsu Castle.
Holding the "Ou Yu Conference" in Wakamatsu Castle - such a major event, you must first get Matsuhira Toru's promise.
Therefore, long before the launch of the "Mito Conquest", Aoden had secretly sent envoys to explain the situation to Matsuhei Etsubo in Kyoto
Matsuhira Tomosabata expressed support for Qingdeng's strategic plan to "stable Aoyu" without hesitation.
He sent an order to Wakamatsu Castle as quickly as possible, requiring Yokoyama Master Tax and others to cooperate with Qingdeng.
Since the lord has orders, the ministers naturally can only obey it.
Hengshan is worthy of being a shrewd and capable minister.
He quickly mobilized the officials of Ruomatsu Castle to make arrangements and arrangements in an orderly manner.
The meeting room, the guarded troops were used to entertain the specialties of the vassal lords, clean the streets... everything was covered, without any omissions.
Immediately afterwards, a site was opened in the northern suburbs of Ruomatsu Castle to serve as a "Ao Yu Trial" competition venue.
On the way to Ruomatsu Castle, Qingdeng had a rough understanding of the current situation from the main tax of Yokoyama.
According to Yokoyama Master Taxation, the lords of eight vassal states, including Morioka, Kuroshi, and Kameda, have arrived in Wakamatsu.
Among them, Morioka is the most powerful.
Morioka Basilica - The vassal lord was the Southern clan, with a 200,000-yuan high. It has rich mineral resources and agricultural foundations, and is rich in iron and horses.
Because of its precious horse-producing land, the Morioka Basilica has a great status in the Ouhari Basilica.
It was also because of the horse production that Morioka Morioka was on the list of "must win over" by Aoden.
The given time for Aoden is 1 month - a period of one month. The lords of the Ouyuri Vajra were all given and they were not allowed to be late.
Now Qingdeng is at its peak, and no one dares to disobey his will.
Therefore, after receiving the summons of Aoden, Ouyuri's wife did not dare to neglect and immediately began to prepare to rush to Wakamatsu Castle.
Regarding the "departure and rushing" incident, the three hundred princes are very experienced - the "partnership and explanation" that lasted for nearly three hundred years has trained them well.
The main purpose of "participating in the auditorium" is certainly to weaken the vassals.
But on this basis, another purpose is to keep the vassals in a state of "semi-mobilization", and come and fight as soon as they are summoned.
It is reported that the journey of other vassal lords was very smooth.
If nothing unexpected happens, the meeting will be held as scheduled.
At this time, Hengshan Taxation suddenly asked:
"General Orange, when are you planning to hold the 'Ao Yu Trial'?"
Qingdeng responded without hesitation:
"If conditions permit, I plan to hold the 'Aoyu Trial' tomorrow morning."
"Tomorrow?"
Hengshan Master Tax face showed surprise.
Qingdeng explained slowly:
"We have to wait until everyone arrives before we can hold a meeting."
"It would be too boring if you don't do anything and just wait like this during this period of time when you're waiting for everyone to arrive."
"Since that's the case, it's better to hold the 'Aoyu Trial' as soon as possible to pass the time."
"Hongshan Jun, if you want to hold the 'Ou Yu Trial' tomorrow morning, the venue, facilities, equipment and other aspects, will you be able to hurry?"
Hengshan Master Tax thought for a moment, then nodded vigorously and gave an affirmative reply:
"It's totally OK!"
Qingdeng smiled slightly:
"Since that's the case, I'll feel relieved."
...
...
The next day, early morning—
Ruosong City, northern suburbs—
Today, God is beautiful.
There was no rain or snow.
Lead-gray clouds obscures the sunlight, covering the sky and the earth with a dull filter.
For Qingdeng, this kind of weather is just right, neither cold nor hot, and is the most suitable weather for exercise.
In the northern suburbs of Ruosong City, there is a temporary competition venue - the highly anticipated "Ao Yu Trial" which will be held here.
The land here was first kept by the crowd of horses, and then covered with fine and round white sand and gravel.
There are white curtains around, and the inside of the curtains is the competition venue, with an area of ​​about 200 square meters.
Qingdeng is the initiator of this trial collaboration and is also the person with the highest status.
Therefore, logically speaking, these curtains should be embroidered with Qingdeng’s home pattern “gentian leaves”.
However, due to the tight time, there is no time to make such a compliant curtain.
As a last resort, Yokoyama's main tax could only take out the inventory embroidered with "Aizu Miyazai" from the treasury to recharge.
For this reason, Hengshan Master Tax specially apologized to Qingdeng.
Qing Deng didn't care about this irrelevant false gift at all, so he was not angry and generously forgave Hengshan's "mistake" of the tax master.
There is a high platform on the north side of the competition venue - this is the "VIP seat", which is the location of Qingdeng and the vassal lords.
Qingdeng naturally sat on the main seat.
The Morioka lord, the Kuroshishi lord and others first arrived at the eight lords of Wakamatsu Castle, and sat on the left and right sides of Aoden according to their status.
The periphery of the competition venue was filled with scholars and people who came to join in the fun after hearing the news.
As time goes by, the number of onlookers increases at a rate visible to the naked eye.
When Qingdeng appeared, a big sensation broke out immediately on the scene.
Many people who failed to see Aoten yesterday burst into great enthusiasm.
Cheers, surrounded... and riots were produced.
Fortunately, Hengshan Taxation was prepared and deployed a large number of security personnel in advance to maintain order.
Of course, security personnel could block ordinary people, but could not stop the vassal lords.
After Aoden moved to the "VIP seat", Morioka's lord and others immediately rushed forward, rushing to say "General Orange, Gui'an!", and hurriedly greeted Aoden.
Compared with last night, the attitudes engraved by the vassal lords were quite peaceful.
Last night, when Hengshan Lord Tak arranged a reception banquet for Qingdeng, the various vassal lords took the stance of pursuing the goddess and rushed to show their faces in front of Qingdeng, making them look familiar.
Although it is not a shame to curry favor with high-ranking officials and show their titles, the "enterprise" of the vassal lords still makes Qing Deng laugh and cry.
It’s no wonder that who taught Aoden was the de facto “the first person in the shogunate”.
Any vassal lord who wants to maintain good relations with the shogunate would not want to go to Feng Qingdeng.
While Qingdeng was familiar with the favors of the vassal lords, he quietly waited for the trial to begin.
In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see the real purpose of this trial.
What is "promoting martial arts exchange" and what is "deepening friendship" are all a cover.
The main purpose of Qingdeng's "Ao Yu Trial" is to demonstrate the absolute force of the new selection group!
If you cannot rely on "war" to intuitively demonstrate the strength of the new selection group, you can only settle for the second best and switch to "martial arts competition".
Therefore, Qingdeng does not engage in complex competition systems such as "group matches", "knockout matches", "rematches", and "finals".
Under his arrangement, the method of this trial match was very simple - Ou Yulifan sent people at will! He took turns to challenge the captains of the newly selected team!
Whoever can beat the captains under his command will receive a generous reward!
*******
*******
Book friends who have monthly tickets on hand, please be sure to vote for this book! (Teared Leopard and Leopard Head.jpg)
Please give me a monthly ticket! Please give me a recommendation ticket! (Leopard Head Crying.jpg)
Chapter completed!