"Well, that's good. I support your decision!" Kira Mansomaru found that he seemed to have subconsciously done something that almost changed history. Although the impact of this incident was negligible, this thought only flashed in his mind.
However, the reason why he came to see Hattori Bouchou today was not just for idle talk. He wanted to see how capable the Hattori clan is: "Ishimiden, today I am recruiting you because I want you to do something for me."
"Your Majesty, this is what I call you, the Chief." Hattori Chief bowed and asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."
"Actually, it's nothing. It's just that our family doesn't have a famous sword that we can use. It's really a headache!" Kira Mansomaru made a very distressed expression. In fact, he was talking nonsense, except that the Kira family has enshrined a famous Genji sword for generations.
Needless to say, there were quite a few famous swords given to them by the generals of the past dynasties. However, in Kira Manshomaru's opinion, these swords were indeed sharp, but their reputation was really poor.
Not to mention other schools of swordsmanship, there are more than 20 ancient swords of various types including Nagamitsu, Kagemitsu, Kanemitsu, Yoshimitsu, Katsumitsu, and Munemitsu produced in Bizen. There are more than twenty swords today, but none of them are famous.
There is a famous allusion to the fact that the first head of the Kira family, Kira Nagashi, had an uncle named Ansuna, who was born in the same family as the boy Kira Ansuna passed down from the shogun's family.
However, starting from the first ancestor, the Kira Naga clan, the Genji clan has been famous for their superb archery and exquisite equestrian skills. Their reputation in swordsmanship is almost negligible. The only Kira Mitsuru clan who did something spectacular with the Bogi Anzuna died in battle.
There was a commotion in Frost Moon, so this knife was not famous at all.
Kira Mansomaru has been brainwashed by Ohuchi Nobusada since he was a child. His ears are calloused when he hears about the famous Genji family, famous people, and famous things. Especially when he talks about the countless famous swords from the Shogun's family, he is simply envious and jealous, but he doesn't like the Shogun's things.
If you dare to touch it, all the famous swords in the world belong to their owners. Where can he get a famous and powerful sword?
So Kira Manshomaru set his sights on some declining samurai families, and said with a faint smile on his face unconsciously: "As an Iga jounin family, the chief security officer must also understand the situation in Kanto, right?"
"Yes! I know a little bit about the situation in Kanto. My brother Zhengqing was in Kanto to inquire about information a few months ago."
"Oh? Do the Hattori family still have the habit of going out to collect intelligence regularly? That would be great."
What was most lacking in the Warring States Period was not armed forces, but well-informed eyes and ears. However, most daimyo did not realize the importance of this and still lived in ignorance. The smarter people chose to expand their territory, while the stupid ones stubbornly maintained it.
Being independent, any information from other states is completely meaningless. Even the Gyeonggi region with the most developed industry and commerce cannot get rid of this problem.
Of course, this is not entirely correct. There are always some groups who care about news from the outside, such as the Yamabushi monks who often walk in the mountains, businessmen of all sizes, and the ninja sitting opposite him, who travels outside all year round for various reasons.
People with good ears and eyes are often the best. Of course, each of the three has their own strengths and weaknesses. Ninjas are relatively professional, but Yamabushi and merchants also have their own specialties. With their respective advantages, they can easily find out information that is difficult for ninjas to find out.
"Then let me first tell you about the situation in Kanto!" Kira Manshomaru was not sure what Kanto was like. He just vaguely remembered that the Hojo family had won a battle a few years ago, and then the territory became much larger.
Not sure anymore.
"Yes! After the Battle of Kagotsu Castle in the 15th year of Tenmon, Ogitani Uesugi perished due to the death of family governor Uesugi Tosada. The current governor of the Yamauchi Uesugi family, the current Kanto governor, Uesugi Kensei, was defeated and retreated to Hirai Castle. In the 16th year of Tenmon, he encountered Odaihara again in Shinano.
After the defeat, the power of the Kanto Empire declined, and the Ashikaga Haru clan, the Duke of Kanto, retreated to the Furukawa Imperial Palace and lived in semi-seclusion..."
"Wait a minute! You mean the Ashikaga Haru clan lived in semi-seclusion? What kind of semi-seclusion?"
"Although the position of governor has not yet been transferred, the Ashikaga Haru clan has been ignored by the important ministers who fear the Hojo family. The inheritance rights of the eldest son Ashikaga Fuji clan have been deposed, and it is a recognized fact that Umechiyo Omaru, born to Mrs. Hojo, will be the heir.
According to the movements of the Furukawa Imperial Palace, the Ashikaga Haru clan should live in seclusion in the next few years..." Hattori Bauchou's intelligence ability is indeed very strong, and he can even detect the internal movements of the Furukawa Imperial Palace.
"In other words, the current situation of Mr. Furukawa is very bad, right?" Kira Manshomaru asked in a serious tone.
"yes!"
"That's good! Let your Hattori family do this! Call your brother here, I have something important to explain!"
"Yes!" Chief Hattori and the five Hattori children left in response. Not long after, Hattori Masakiyoshi hurried over, propped himself up on the ground and saluted: "My lord Masakiyo, I would like to pay my respects to the master of the hall!"
"Masakiyo! I want you to complete a secret mission and retrieve the Murasame Maru, the famous sword passed down by Furukawa's family, for my family!"
"The famous sword Murasameru passed down from the ancestors of the Kanto Lord? Even if you get this famous sword, can the owner take it out and use it?" Hattori Masakiyoshi hesitated for a moment but couldn't help but ask. It's not to blame for his talkativeness. Murasame is so famous.
Later, Satomi made a joke about it and related it to his family. It can be said that almost everyone knows about it.
Many samurai lords in Kanto were lucky enough to have a glimpse of Murasame when they paid homage to Lord Furukawa. The size and style of this sword almost became an open secret. It would be too dangerous for Kira Mansomaru to seize Murasame to make a sword, even if Tokaido did not
Several people have seen Murasamemaru, but there is no guarantee that they will not be noticed by the Kanto samurai passing by.
"Don't worry, this sword is naturally for collection. Mr. Furukawa has no talent as a royal servant. Sooner or later, this sword will fall into the hands of the Hojo family. Rather than giving it to others, it is better to give it to me. As a member of his clan,
Just keep this famous sword for him!" Kira Manshomaru said confidently.
"...Yes! Your Majesty, I understand!" Hattori Masakiyoshi seemed to want to say something else, but he hesitated and finally accepted.
"Okay! This matter will be left to you, and it must be completed as soon as possible." Kira Mansongmaru made a decision as soon as he hit the table, and he did not forget to draw a big cake: "If you do this well, the leader of the public will leave it to you.
You! Work hard! I am very optimistic about you!"
"Yes!" Hattori Masakiyoshi quietly retreated.
After a while, Yamaoka Zenjiro opened the folding door and asked him about today's activities. Kira Mansomaru waved his hand to indicate that he had no plans to travel. Seeing that Zenjiro was about to leave, he casually mentioned: "What have the Honda brothers been doing these days?"
How did it perform?"
"That Yahachiro is very active." When mentioning the Honda brothers, Yamaoka Zenjiro's face was as straight as a stone, especially the word "active" was emphasized very hard. He looked very unhappy with Honda Yahachiro being so popular.
Then his face turned cloudy and clear again, "But this Yahachiro seems to have no talent in the art of war. After learning it for a few days, he is still like a country boy dancing around with branches, because this minister even scolded him."
Kira Mansomaru was very interested in how Honda Yahachiro responded: "Oh? What did he say?"
"He said that the art of war is trivial, but military strategy is the main road. Master, listen to this, this man is really sharp-tongued!" Yamaoka Zenjiro curled his lips and said with a sneer: "It's a pity that I, the Mikawa samurai, are not proud of talking.
, a guy like him who is indolent and lacks perseverance will eventually be exposed by me, Zenjiro!"