If Miyoshi Kiyomi came back to talk about other matters, Sanada Nobushige would just smile and let it go.
But this time, Miyoshi Seikai vetoed the cooperation with the Samurai Giri Promotion Association. That was a huge sum of money, and it was a gift package given to Sanada Nobushige by Ozo Changan in return.
Don’t you want the benefits that are delivered to your door? Sanada people are not rich themselves, so of course Sanada Nobushige has to ask clearly, which is why today’s pretending to be poor and complaining comes about.
Faced with Sanada Nobushige's misfortune, Miyoshi Sekai just smiled and pushed back.
"The battle between Shiba and Oda did allow the Sanada people to gain enough face and benefits, but the price was not small.
Lord, you should know very well how many sisters we have died in the war and how much compensation we have paid.
If money and food are scarce, you can think of ways to make more. But after a person dies, it takes a long time to wait for new children to grow up.
The old blood of the Sanada people has been shed, but the new blood has not yet been born. The Lord will go to war again next year? Do you want to participate in the crusade against the Eastern people and win more territory back?
But even if we conquer a new territory, will anyone from Sanada take it? In the end, won’t those so-called allies inside and outside Nishijouno be advantaged?”
Sanada Nobushige also knew that she was eager for quick success and quick gain in doing things, but the fire in her heart just couldn't be extinguished. If she couldn't work hard to become a saint in this life, what was the difference between herself and a salted fish?
She reluctantly retorted.
"Master Ching Hai is right, but I am also responding to the saint's call to fight against the unjust."
Miyoshi Sekai looked at the embarrassed Sanada Nobushige with a smile and said.
"Among the martial arts families in the world, the warrior Ji who is willing to go through fire and water for the saint wholeheartedly, my lord, is considered to be among the best. He is indeed valuable."
Sanada Nobushige curled his lips.
"It's just our duty to be loyal to the king. We are also Shiba's retainers now. What's wrong with being loyal to the saint?"
Miyoshi Qinghai nodded.
"It is naturally right to be loyal to the saint. Even if you want to give birth to a divine descendant for the saint and raise a divine son, it is also a sign of loyalty to your ministers.
It's a pity that, looking at it, the Ji warriors who can become the guests of the saint are just a few important ministers of the Shiba family, or powerful vassals worth more than 500,000 dan who need to be appeased and won over.
Thinking about it this way, one hundred thousand koku in Nishi Ueno is indeed not enough, but even if we get tens of thousands more koku in the war against injustice, it will not help.
Whether it is the Kanto Palace or the Shiba family, your lord, this new rich man, is very popular, but after all, you lack some background.
Compared with the closeness, he is not as good as Yamanaka, Shima and other ministers. Compared with the strength, he is not as good as Takeda, Uesugi and other feudal lords. The upper limit has been reached for the upstarts who can neither rise nor fall."
Umino Ri raised his head and took a closer look at Miyoshi Seikai, and Miyoshi Izo next to him looked even more horrified. Neither of them expected that Miyoshi Seikai would directly reveal Sanada Nobushige's concerns.
Sanada Nobunaga's face turned blue and red.
She was still pretending to be loyal to the emperor, but her face was torn off by Miyoshi Chinghai in public. When she opened it, she saw clearly only four big characters written inside, "I want to kill the saint."
I, Sanada Nobushige, have no face! Why did you say it in public?
She snorted coldly and said.
"I'm here to talk to you about the money and food business of the Wu Family Giri Promotion Association. What are you talking about with me? It's inexplicable!"
Sanada Nobushige wanted to change the topic, but Miyoshi Sekai didn't let her go and said directly.
"Am I wrong?
The Lord values ​​money and food, and wants to raise more military resources. Isn't it because he wants to become a god, but because he is greedy to get tens of thousands of new dans?
If Your Majesty thinks that I have made a mistake or distorted my thinking, then I will immediately apologize to you and never think about it again!"
Sanada Nobushige grimaced. She didn't expect Miyoshi Kiyomi to be so aggressive. She hesitated for a long time, and finally sighed and admitted.
"Master Ching Hai is right. I just want to give birth to a child for the saint, and I just want to achieve the status of the Sanada family, the descendants of the gods."
Miyoshi Qinghai looked pleased and bowed.
"I have spoken harshly, and I beg your lord to forgive me. Your lord has lofty ambitions and an open mind, and I admire you for that.
If you have great ambitions, can clearly understand your goals, and tell our ministers frankly, you and your ministers will work together to achieve it, and I will be blessed to serve under you."
Sanada Nobushige curled his lips and looked at Umino Riichi next to him.
Okay, give me a stick first, and then a red date. How come Miyoshi Seikai is now giving advice in exactly the same way as Umino Riichi?
Could it be that the following ministers have figured out their own tempers and can always control themselves until they have no temper?
Sanada Nobushige said weakly.
"Master Ching Hai, if you have anything to say, please speak directly.
I knew I was dreaming. I climbed too fast and had reached the limit acceptable to a saint.
As you said, compared to those cronies, compared to those powerful vassals, I am neither high nor low, standing in the middle, there is no chance."
Miyoshi Qinghai shook his head and said.
"Opportunities are only given to those who are prepared.
You can no longer climb up, but that doesn't mean others can't fall down. There are only a few positions above, and how many pairs of eyes are staring at them.
Do more and make more mistakes, do less and make fewer mistakes.
I think your current position is just right. As long as you work hard in your own territory, you will make no mistakes. But when others climb higher and are pushed along by the waves, it is difficult not to make mistakes."
Sanada Nobushige was stunned and asked.
"Master Ching Hai, why do you say this?"
Miyoshi Qinghai sneered.
"Money and food are alluring. Maybe one day, the saint will ask for your help to clean up the whole mess."
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Chapter completed!